Each year, the Toastmasters International Convention culminates in the final round of the International Speech Contest, which produces the World Champion of Public Speaking. A panel of experienced Toastmasters judges evaluates nine contestants from different parts of the world, all of whom have advanced to the finals following a year-long process of elimination through club, area, district and semifinal competitions. Criteria used in judging includes speech content, organization, voice quality and gestures.
