Levels of Toastmasters Recognition

The success of a Toastmasters club is inextricably linked to the success of its members. Goals are a very important part of ensuring that both individuals and clubs stay on the track to success.

The Toastmasters Leadership Institute identifies two communication and leadership award recognition tracks. Toastmasters members can earn the following communication awards:

Communication Track	Requirements
Competent Communicator (CC)	Completed the Competent Communication manual
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)	Achieved Competent Communicator award Completed two Advanced Communication manuals
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)	Achieved Advanced Communicator Bronze award
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)	Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver award Completed two additional Advanced Communication manuals Conducted a Success/Leadership program, Success/Communication program or a Youth Leadership program Coached a new member with the first three speech projects

Toastmasters members can earn the following leadership awards:

Leadership Track

Requirements

Competent Leader (CL)

Completed the Competent Leadership manual

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)

Achieved Competent Leader award
Achieved Competent Communicator award
Served at least six months as a club officer and participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this Office of Budget
While serving in the above office, participated in a district-sponsored club-officer training program
Conducted any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series

Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award
Served a complete term as a district officer
Completed the High Performance Leadership program
Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor, or coach

Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM)

Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold award
Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award