World Champions 2024

Each year, thousands of Toastmasters, representing over 100 countries, battle for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking.

This year’s months-long competition culminated at the 2024 International Convention held in Anaheim, California from 14-17 August, as the 28 semifinalists competed for a title that transforms lives.

This year, three women topped the charts coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

Luisa Montalvo is the new World Champion of Public Speaking! Luisa from District 55 won with a speech titled “37 Strangers.” Watch on YouTube.

Congratulations to Hannah Cheng from District 67 for finishing in 2nd place with her speech “Are You Ready?” Watch on YouTube.

Angeli Raven Fitch from District 4 for finishing in 3rd place with her speech “Replaced by Sophia.” Watch on YouTube.

Are you the next World Champion of Public Speaking? Spinnaker Toastmasters can help with that. Come along and find out how to give an award-winning speech and maybe you’ll be on your way to the World Championship next year. Contact us on spinnaker@toastmasters.org.nz to arrange a visit to our next meeting.