Hayleys Toastmasters

Evaluation Speech Contestants

It’s time to meet the voices behind our 2026 Evaluation Speech Contest! Seven contestants are stepping up to put their listening, observation, and evaluation skills to the test. Expect thoughtful insights, constructive feedback, and plenty of confidence as they take on the challenge!

Who will make their mark and take home the title? 🏆

📅 24th September 2026
⏰ 5.30 PM onwards
📍 Advantis IL Tower, Nawam Mawatha – Colombo 02

Get ready for a whole lot of laughter!

Our 2026 Humorous Speech Contestants are bringing their stories, wit, and unique sense of humour to the stage, with four speakers ready to turn their moments into memorable performances! ✨
Who will have the audience laughing the loudest and walk away with the winning title? 🏆

Let the laughs begin!

📅 24th September 2026
⏰ 5.30 PM onwards
📍 Advantis IL Tower, Nawam Mawatha – Colombo 02

Every great contest needs a team that keeps the stage running smoothly, the rules in check, and the excitement going!

Leading our 2026 Humorous & Evaluation Speech Club Contest are Chief Judge TM Indira Fernando, Contest Chair TM Gayan Gamage, and Contest Master TM Evan De Silva.
Get ready for an evening of laughter, insights, and inspiring speeches! 🔥

📅 24th September 2026
⏰ 5.30 PM onwards
📍 Advantis IL Tower, Nawam Mawatha – Colombo 02

See you there! 🏆

Happy Birthday, TM Dilkush Peiris!

May the year ahead bring you continued growth and plenty of reasons to celebrate both on and off the Toastmasters stage. Wishing you an amazing birthday! ✨

-HTMC-

A new chapter begins at Hayleys Toastmasters Club. ✨

On 02 September, we proudly celebrated the installation of our 16th Executive Committee for 2026/27, marking the beginning of an exciting new journey under the theme “Rooted in Purpose, Growing Together" 🌿

A heartfelt appreciation to all our esteemed guests, members and well-wishers whose presence made the occasion truly special. Here’s a glimpse of an evening that celebrated leadership, growth and the journey ahead. ❤️

Sometimes, surviving the office is just better when you have a bunch of people to get through it with. 🤝💼✨

Reliving the highlights of our You + One: Office Survival Kit themed Toastmasters meeting, hosted by TMOD Pradhan Dharmakirthi, where we discovered that sometimes, it’s the little things , and the right people around us, that help us get through the day. 🫶

A big thank you to all our Plus Ones for showing up, joining in, and making the evening even more fun! ❤️ Because everything is just a little better when we’re in it together.

Sometimes the best journeys begin with a Plan B. 💡

Reliving the highlights of an inspiring Toastmasters meeting hosted by TMOD Rushini Arambekade, where every challenge became an opportunity.

Leading with experience. Driving our vision forward. ✨

Meet TM Evan De Silva, our Immediate Past President for the 2026/27 Toastmasters year.

Working as a Senior Marketing and Business Development Specialist at Hayleys Hayleys Advantis Limited, Evan is passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. With a calm and approachable nature, he believes great teams are built through listening, understanding, and valuing every perspective.
A true team player and a great listener, Evan is always ready to support fellow members and the club with encouragement and guidance. Beyond his professional life, he enjoys sports, travelling across Sri Lanka, and exploring new cuisines.

Fun, dependable, and fair, Evan leads with integrity, inspiring those around him through his positive attitude and commitment to service.

Here’s to a year of sharing wisdom, strengthening our team, and inspiring our club to achieve greater heights together. 👏