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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 20, 2025 — Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, has recently earned recognition from several prestigious industry organizations for excellence in design, content, and communications.

The nonprofit organization received the following honors:

• PRNews Nonprofit Award for Best Member Communications for the Centennial Campaign
• APEX Award for Publication Excellence for the documentary 100 Years of Confident Voices
• FOLIO's Eddie Award for Best Video: Association/Nonprofit for the documentary 100 Years of Confident Voices

Additionally, Toastmasters was named a finalist for two FOLIO Eddie Awards: the October 2024 commemorative Toastmaster magazine issue and the January 2025 article "Stop Talking So Much."

"Our commitment to creating exceptional content for our members is deeply rooted within Toastmasters International,” said Daniel Rex, Chief Executive Officer of Toastmasters International. “Being recognized among industry peers reminds us of the strategic impact of our efforts and the exceptional talent driving them.”

The FOLIO Eddie and Ozzie Awards represent the magazine industry's largest and most prestigious competition, honoring excellence in editorial content and design. The PRNews Nonprofit Awards recognize outstanding achievement in nonprofit communications and public relations. The APEX Awards (Annual Awards for Publication Excellence) honor publication excellence across print, digital, and broadcast media for corporate, nonprofit, and independent communicators.

The awards celebrate Toastmasters' commitment to delivering high-quality content that engages and empowers its global membership of over 265,000 members in more than 13,800 clubs in nearly 150 countries. Each recognized project was aligned with Toastmasters International’s core mission to empower members to improve their communication and leadership skills.

For over 100 years, Toastmasters has helped millions of people develop the communication and leadership skills necessary to succeed personally and professionally. And while the organization has been around for quite some time, using proven tactics for improving public speaking, awards like this demonstrate the organization's commitment to improving its members' journey. Learn more about their learn-by-doing approach by visiting a club near you.

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with over 265,000 members in more than 13,800 clubs in nearly 150 countries. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit toastmasters.org.