Naples Advanced Toastmasters

🎤🏆 And the winner is… 🏆🎤
Toastmasters from local clubs brought their best to the stage at the 2026 District 48 International Speech & Evaluation Contests — and what an incredible showcase of talent it was!

✨ International Speech Contest
🥇 1st Place: Shannon Knightly
🥈 2nd Place: Sue Kisiday

✨ Evaluation Contest
🥇 1st Place: Henry Bowles
🥈 2nd Place: Shannon Knightly
Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who was bold enough to step up, compete, and continue growing their public speaking and leadership skills. Your courage and commitment truly inspire! 👏

Fantastic "Practical Brain Health" Presentations from Mark Beland for Dementia Prevention and Thomas Keller for Discover Your NeuroCreativity. Thank you to all. C.C. Cargnoni, Managing Director with Thomas and Mark.

Thomas Keller

🏆 Toastmasters Spotlight 🏆
We had the pleasure of hosting Derek Lott (center of photo) from the Brandon Toastmasters Club at Naples Advanced Toastmasters as he practiced his speeches for the 2025 Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals in Philadelphia, PA, happening on August 20th.
Derek’s passion, skill, and dedication have earned him a spot among the top 28 speakers in the world — a remarkable achievement that puts him one step closer to becoming the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking!

Dr. Henry Bowles will be launching his national speaking campaign. He will be presenting at the District 48 Conference this weekend. Congratulations Henry!

Let Dr. Henry Bowles help you succeed in resilience.

Dr. Henry Bowles will be launching his national speaking campaign. He will be presenting at the District 48 Conference this weekend. Congratulations Henry!

The Do’s and Don‘ts of Public Speaking - Authors : Christopher Pritchard Abd Mark Beland, great presentation at the Speakers Bureau. Look for the book launch event in the fall of 2025!