by Lola Stone DTM District Contest Coordinator
What an amazing journey this contest season has been! Throughout the year, our conference theme, Superpowers for Success, reminded us that every Toastmaster brings unique strengths that inspire and empower others.
From club contests through the District level, we saw incredible superpowers in action – courage to step onto the stage, creativity to tell unforgettable stories, and communication skills that informed, inspired, and entertained audiences.
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Contest Champions:
Humorous Speech Contest:
First Place – Melenda Williams, representing Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers Club of Division C
Second Place – Barrick Hodge, representing South Plains Toastmasters Club of Division G
Third Place – Eddie Merla, representing Off the Cuff of Division F
Competing – Alexandra Humphreys, representing Clearly Speaking Toastmasters Club of Division A
Competing – Jen Romaszewski, representing Lakeside TAC Leaders of Division B
Competing – Reggie Mathews, representing Off the Cuff of Division D
Competing – Brian Wentroble, representing Alliance Networks Club of Division E
International Speech Contest:
First Place – J.T. Pisani, representing South Plains Toastmasters of Division G
Second Place – Adrian Taylor-Scott, representing Progressive Leaders of Division B
Third Place – Avery Harrington, representing Denton Toastmasters Club of Division E
Competing – Kimberly Jones, representing Burleson Toastmasters Club of Division A
Competing – Tim Manson, representing Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers Club of Division C
Competing – Kristina Kavaliunas Dostaliyeva, representing Strategic Communicators of Division D
Competing – Eddie Merla, representing Out on the Town of Division F
Congratulations also to every contestant who participated this season. Each person who competed demonstrated commitment, determination, and a willingness to grow.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our Area and Division Directors, judges, volunteers, and contest teams whose dedication helped make this season successful.
As I conclude my term as your District Contest Coordinator, I’m grateful for every connection and memorable moment shared throughout this journey. Serving in this role has been an incredible honor and one of the highlights of my Toastmasters experience. I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you as we learn, grow, and support one another in the upcoming Toastmasters year.
