• Home
  • COVID-19 Updates
  • Find a Club
    • Club Officer Roles
    • Club News
  • Education
    • Communication & Leadership Award
      • Communication and Leadership Award Winners
    • District Conference
    • TLI Training
      • Be a TLI Session Presenter
    • Speech Contests
      • Humorous Speech Contest
      • Evaluation Contest
      • International Speech Contest
      • Table Topics Contest
      • Tall Tales Contest
  • Pathways
    • 2020-21 Pathways Incentives
    • Pathways Learning Zone
    • Pathways Videos
  • Membership
    • Building Clubs
    • Club Coaching Program
    • Marketing
      • Club Event Checklist and Incentive
      • Marketing, Membership and Public Relations
  • Resources
    • Virtual Contest Kit 2020
    • Online Meetings
    • TLI Materials
    • D58 Event Photos
    • PDTA Event
    • District Leaders
      • Benefits of Leadership
      • Past District Directors
    • District Awards
      • Division Director of the Year Recipients
      • Area Director of the Year Recipients
      • Toastmaster of the Year Award Recipients
    • Get Involved with the District
    • District Elections
      • Nomination Form
      • Officer Agreement & Release Form
      • Campaign & Election Policies
      • D58 Proxy Form
      • Candidate Application
    • District Procedures
    • District Mission and Officer Roles
  • Calendar
  • Contact

Toastmasters District 58

Our Mission: We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence

You are here: Home / Education & Training / Speech Contests / Evaluation Contest

The Evaluation Contest features a 2 to 3 minutes evaluation of a target speaker. The target speaker gives a speech which all the evaluation contestants are to evaluate.

The contestants are taken from the room and given five minutes to prepare their speeches and make notes. Then, their notes are taken away and they are brought back into the room one by one (at which time the contestant gets their notes back) to deliver their oral evaluation of the target speech.

Since no contestant hears what another said about the target speech, the judges can compare the analytical abilities of the contestants.

Typically, clubs begin holding their contest in February and March. Area contests are held in March with the Division Contest in April. The District 58 Contest will be held at the Spring Conference in May.

Judging Criteria

Analytical Quality refers to the effectiveness of the evaluation. Every evaluation should carefully analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the speaker’s presentation. Were the evaluator’s comments clear and logical? Did the evaluator identify specific strengths and weaknesses of the presentation?

Recommendations are an important part of an evaluation. An evaluator not only points out the strengths and weaknesses of a speech, he/she also offers specific recommendations for improvement. Recommendations should be practical, helpful and positive, and they should enable the speaker to improve his or her next presentation.

Technique refers to the manner in which the evaluator presents his/her comments and recommendations. An evaluator should be sensitive to the feelings and needs of the speaker, yet inspire and encourage the speaker in his/her future speaking efforts.

Summation is how the evaluator concludes the evaluation. The conclusion should briefly summarize the evaluator’s comments and suggestions, and be positive and encouraging.

logo
Our Mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence

Serving all Clubs in South Carolina

Connect With Us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Contact Us

Checkout the Leadership Directory.

Contact Us

Get in touch to find out more information or to reserve a speaker.

[contact-form to='speakersbureau@toastmasters-d58.org' subject='Speakers Bureau'][contact-field label='Name' type='name' required='1'/][contact-field label='Email' type='email' required='1'/][contact-field label='Organization' type='text'/][contact-field label='Comment' type='textarea'/][/contact-form]

Search

Browse Speakers

HumorStorytellingTechnicalMotivational/InspirationalEducation/Training

About Our Program

Is it really free?
Yes. The Speakers Bureau program is designed to give our participants opportunities to speak outside our organization.
Are they any good?
Yes. Speakers Bureau participants are enthusiastic about public speaking. Watch their promo video to get a feel for their presentation style.
How do I reserve someone?
All contacts originate with the Speakers Bureau chairperson. They'll walk you through all the particulars and ensure your event and the speaker are a good fit.
More questions?
Contact the Speakers Bureau chairperson.

Upcoming Events

Apr
11
Sun
2021
11:30 am Division contests for Evaluation... @ Zoom
Division contests for Evaluation... @ Zoom
Apr 11 @ 11:30 am – Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm
Time to be determined.  
5:00 pm Divisions D & E Speech Contests @ Zoom Virtual Event
Divisions D & E Speech Contests @ Zoom Virtual Event
Apr 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You are cordially invited to join us for the Division D & Division E Spring International and Evaluation Contests. Contestant and judge briefings will be held prior to the contest. Contact your Area Directors or Division Directors for more information. Felicia Hemphill – Division D Director – 803-389-1760 – fhemphtoast7@gmail.com Mike Ward – Division E Director… Read More
Apr
12
Mon
2021
6:00 pm Division A Evaluation and Intern... @ Zoom
Division A Evaluation and Intern... @ Zoom
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Divisions A , Speech & Evaluation Contests @ Zoom Virtual Event Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm You are cordially invited to join us for the Division A & Division B Spring Evaluation Contests. Contestant and judge briefings will be held prior to the contest. Contact your Area Directors or Division Directors for more… Read More
Apr
13
Tue
2021
6:30 pm Division B Evaluation and Intern... @ Zoom
Division B Evaluation and Intern... @ Zoom
Apr 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Divisions B Evaluation & Speech Contests @ Zoom Virtual Event Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm You are cordially invited to join us for the Division A & Division B Spring International Speech Contests. Contestant and judge briefings will be held prior to the contest. Contact your Area Directors or Division Directors for more… Read More
View Calendar
Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar
  • Export to XML

Sponsorships

District 58 is pleased to bring quality education to our members and help those behind bars with our training program. Consider making a donation to sponsor a conference or support our prison clubs. Learn About Sponsorships

Write for Us

Expand your written communication skills. We're looking for member contributions.
More info

District Incentives

 

  • Pathways Incentives
  • Club Growth and Membership for 2020
  • Earn District Bucks and Prizes

Facebook

Recent Tweets

Tweets by ToastmastersD58

Member Awards

About Speakers Bureau

The District 58 Speakers Bureau is a select group of trained speakers who volunteer their time to speak to college, civic and professional groups. They do this on behalf of Toastmasters to reach a larger audience, gain experience and get unbiased feedback on their presentations while advancing their speaking careers.

District 58 serves South Carolina

The information on this website is for the sole use of Toastmasters' members, for Toastmasters business only. It is not to be used for solicitation and distribution of non-Toastmasters material or information. All rights reserved. Toastmasters International, the Toastmasters International logo and all other Toastmasters International trademarks and copyrights are the sole property of Toastmasters International and may be used only by permission. Copyright © 2021 Toastmasters District 58