Oratorical Contest Entry Deadline
January 9, 2026 All day
This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills.
The topic for 2026, determined by Optimist International, is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged—My Definition of Community.”
Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic at 6pm at Woodbourne Library. The winner on each contest date will receive a cash prize of $500 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 9, 2026.
Visit our Oratorical Contest Page for more information:
