Speech Contest

Win awards for your public speaking skills!

School students can win cash awards and ribbons for their public speaking skills in the Speech Contest. Open to elementary, middle/junior high and high school students.

The Fine Print

Got questions? Here is information about entering this contest.

How does the contest work?

Participants must register online in advance. The competition can accommodate a maximum of 25 entries per class, processed on a first-received, first-accepted basis, so enter early.

Be sure to download and read the Contest Info.

What does it cost?

The entry fee is $15 per student. Entry fees are non-refundable.

What can I win?

Cash awards and ribbons. First place in each class will be $150; second place, $100; and third place, $75.

Need help?

Get in touch online or call us at (858) 792-4207.

Entry Information

Registration is now closed for Class 001 (K-5th grade) because capacity has been reached.

Registration deadline: Friday, May 10, 2019 (Classes 002 & 003).

Contest date: Sunday, June 9, 2019.

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Contest Info

Win awards for your public speaking skills!

School students can win cash awards and ribbons for their public speaking skills in the Speech Contest (formerly known as the Oratorical Competition). Open to elementary, middle/junior high and high school students.

The Fine Print

Got questions? Here is information about entering this contest.

How does the contest work?

Participants must register online in advance. The competition can accommodate a maximum of 20 entries per class, processed on a first-received, first-accepted basis, so enter early.

Be sure to download and read the Contest Info.

What does it cost?

The entry fee is $15, and includes free Fair admission for the student and up to two family members. Entry fees are non-refundable.

What can I win?

Cash awards and ribbons. First place in each class will be $300; second place, $225; and third place, $150.

Need help?

Get in touch online or call us at (858) 792-4207.

Entry Information

Registration deadline: The deadline has passed; entries are closed.

Speech Contest date: Saturday, June 2, 2018.

Entry Information has been left online for 2018 entrants and as reference for those who might want to enter in the future.

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Speech Contest Info

Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Speech Contest!

Class 001 (Elementary School)

First Place – Derek Song, San Diego
Second Place – Natalie Siljander, Encinitas
Third Place – Nathen Qiu, San Diego

Class 002 (Middle School)

First Place: Ella Engelberg, Solana Beach
Second Place: Ava Welcher, Escondido
Third Place: Tanvir Bhathal, San Diego

Class 003 (High School)

First Place: Rohan Bora, Carlsbad
Second Place: Conrad Maas, Oceanside
Third Place: Samiya Rana, San Diego

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