The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters.
| Pathways | Commitment | Skills Gained |
| Club Leadership | 1 year (can be two 6-month consecutive or non-consecutive terms) | Leadership, opportunities for collaboration and decision making |
| Youth Leadership or Speechcraft Workshop | 6 months to 2 years (depending on role) | Leadership, mentorship, training, collaboration with fellow contributors and participants, and providing effective feedback |
| District Leadership | 1 year | High-level leadership, consistent opportunities for collaboration, project-driven environment and demonstrable decision-making responsibilities |
| Club Sponsorship, Mentor, or Coach | 6 months to 1 year | Leadership, mentoring individuals and a team, and collaboration |
| Education | 2 to 4 years | Self-directed course of study, over 300 communication competencies, large-scale and small-scale leadership opportunities, collaboration, cooperation, self-direction, and receiving and providing effective feedback (Click here to check available paths) |
| DTM | 2 to 4 years | Communication and leadership |
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