This Year
POWERED BY SPEECH: International Speaking Competition for Teens is a competition in which participants are required to submit a 3 minute video speech about a certain topic.
Requirements
All entrants will be judged in two age categories: 13-15 year olds and 16-18 year olds. All entries must fit into one of these three categories:
Entries must be presented in a 3 minute long video and should be uploaded onto YouTube - once you have done this, please fill in the form below will all of your details. Your video should be taken against a plain (preferably white) wall and show at least three quarters of your body - so we can consider your gestures. You may use a few cue cards, but only with key facts written on them. Your video should also be in one take and completely unedited. ALL speeches must be fully in English!
- Personal Events or Experiences (an experience that has shaped you into the person you are today)
- Law & Politics (e.g. a case in your country that has revolutionised the way we see law today)
- Untold Stories (stories that don't make the headlines. This can be a story in your country or city, e.g. the struggles of farmers in India)
Entries must be presented in a 3 minute long video and should be uploaded onto YouTube - once you have done this, please fill in the form below will all of your details. Your video should be taken against a plain (preferably white) wall and show at least three quarters of your body - so we can consider your gestures. You may use a few cue cards, but only with key facts written on them. Your video should also be in one take and completely unedited. ALL speeches must be fully in English!
Prizes
All finalists will be given written feedback from our judging panel and a printable certificate of commemoration. 2 winners - one from each age category - will both win a mentorship opportunity with a professional public speaker. They will also be featured on our social media and website as well!
Deadlines
The deadline for ALL entries is 31st December 11:59pm 2020 GMT. Finalists from each category will then be shortlisted by February 1st 2021 GMT and will be notified via email. A winner from both age categories will be notified by email on February 14th 2021. Good luck on your entries - we look forward to seeing them all!
For more information, view this handy guide. To submit your entry to us, please fill in the form below.
For more information, view this handy guide. To submit your entry to us, please fill in the form below.