Tuesday, March 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Speak your way to success…unlock scholarships with your voice!
Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. The contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship.
The 2025 Optimist Oratorical topic is: How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times
HOW TO APPLY
Interested students should prepare a 4- to 5-minute speech on the assigned topic to be presented at their local Optimist Club’s contest.
The speeches are judged at the Club level, Zone level, Regional level (if needed), and then at the District level.
Students need to submit an application (see link below) and speech in writing prior to the event.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2024.
CLUB COMPETITION ; Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00pm. Menomonee Falls Community Center, W152 N8645 Margaret Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
ZONE COMPETITION: To be announced
DISTRICT COMPETITION: May 19-20, 2025. Times and location to be announced.
REGIONAL COMPETITION: To be announced
Each Regional Winner will compete in the World Championship Contest for a chance to win a first, second, or third place scholarship of $15,000,
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Annie Jurczyk – Annie.j@kw.com
Mike Russell – michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com
