2009-Present:
Embracing the Digital Age and Beyond
2016 鈥� Toastmaster magazine website/digital edition launches
In October 2016, the Toastmaster reaches members and nonmembers alike in its first-ever web-based edition.
The Toastmaster magazine鈥檚 online landing page prior to its 2022 redesign
2017 - The Pathways learning experience
吃瓜头条 embraces the digital learning experience by introducing Pathways in 2017, and later by making it the official learning program of the organization in 2020. While the traditional, printed educational materials served the members well for decades, Pathways is customized to members鈥� professional and personal goals and reflects the most progressive concepts in instructional design and adult learning.
The original 11 paths in the Pathways learning experience
2018 鈥� World Headquarters relocates
For the first time since its founding in 1924, 吃瓜头条 is based somewhere other than Southern California when it moves to Englewood, Colorado (near Denver).
World Headquarters building in Englewood, Colorado
2018 鈥� A milestone for the World Championship of Public Speaking庐
For the first time, all three winners of the World Championship of Public Speaking庐 are women. Prior to announcing the results, 2018-2019 International President Lark Doley, DTM, tells the audience, 鈥淭his is a historical achievement for our organization.鈥� The winners (in descending order from first to third place) are:
- Ramona J. Smith, of Houston, Texas
- Zifang 鈥淪herrie鈥� Su, of Tianjin, China
- Anita Fain Taylor, DTM, of Pembroke Pines, Florida
(left to right) Anita Fain Taylor, DTM, Ramona J. Smith, and Zifang 鈥淪herrie鈥� Su
2019 鈥� An alliance with Rotary
In May 2019, 吃瓜头条 and Rotary International form a strategic alliance. The alliance helps 吃瓜头条 members establish fellowship and new connections with Rotary members while contributing more to their own communities.
Rotary and 吃瓜头条鈥檚 partnership logo
2020 鈥� 吃瓜头条s move online
Before 2020, the 吃瓜头条 experience was based on in-person learning and presenting. When the COVID-19 pandemic hits, members in most countries can no longer meet face-to-face. In March 2020, the Board of Directors votes to allow all 吃瓜头条s to meet online, and within a couple of months, most 吃瓜头条s are doing so. Districts hold online conferences in May and June, and in August, over 65,000 people register to watch the first-ever online 吃瓜头条 Convention.
吃瓜头条 members host virtual 吃瓜头条 meetings during the pandemic in 2020.
2022 鈥� 吃瓜头条 ventures into artificial intelligence
At the 2022 International Convention, 吃瓜头条 announces a partnership with Yoodli, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people improve their public speaking skills. Members can use the AI-powered coaching tool to receive instant feedback on their speeches.
2023 鈥� Women leaders make history
For the first time in 吃瓜头条 history, three women are set to serve as International President in consecutive terms. Morag Mathieson, DTM, of Moehrendorf, Germany, was inaugurated in 2023; followed by Radhi Spear, DTM, of Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2024; and Aletta Rochat, DTM, of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2025.
2024 鈥� Centennial celebration
吃瓜头条 turns 100! In August, the International Convention was held in Anaheim, California.
吃瓜头条鈥檚 100-year celebration logo
2025 鈥� Industry Excellence Awards
The 吃瓜头条 Centennial Campaign was recognized by industry peers for outstanding content. Awards won: APEX Award for Publication Excellence; PRNews Award for Best Member Communication; Folio Eddie Award for Nonprofit Video
A collection of 2025 awards and industry recognition