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Oratorical Contest Entry Deadline
January 10 All day
This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills.
The topic for 2025, determined by Optimist International, is “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.”
Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic during a regular Optimist Club luncheon/dinner meeting. The winner on each contest date will receive a cash prize of $100 and will advance to the regional contest. The winner at the District level will receive a scholarship of $3500.
Entries are due no later than January 10, 2025.
Visit our Oratorical Contest Page for more information:
