Regional Speech Contest 2025
YRES is thrilled to be collaborating with U+ Toastmasters in releasing the 2025 Children and Youth Regional Speech Contest at the Palmerston Branch Theatre this coming June!
This event provides children and youth a platform to demonstrate their leadership abilities and passion for public speaking by sharing valuable ideas that have the potential to make a meaningful and lasting impact on their communities.
Thank you to all participants, volunteers and partners! See you next year ◡̈
Judging Criteria
To ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of participants’ speeches, the Regional Speech Contest 2025 employs a robust set of judging criteria that considers various aspects of content, delivery, and overall impact. Judges will assess each participant based on the following criteria:
Content
Originality: The uniqueness and creativity of the speech content, showcasing novel ideas and perspectives.
Depth: The depth of research and analysis evident in the speech, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of the topic.
Relevance: The speech’s alignment with the chosen category and its relevance to the audience.
Delivery
Confidence: The speaker’s level of self-assurance and poise on stage, conveying a sense of conviction in their message.
Voice Modulation: Effective use of pitch, tone, and pacing to enhance the overall delivery and captivate the audience.
Body Language: Awareness and purposeful use of gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to complement the spoken words.
Impact
Connection with the Audience: The ability to engage and connect with the audience emotionally, fostering a sense of resonance.
Emotional Appeal: The speech’s capacity to evoke emotions, whether through storytelling, persuasion, or other rhetorical techniques.
Overall Impression: The lasting impression created by the speech, considering its memorability and influence.
Thank You to Our Partners
Our partners make it possible for the regional speech contest to happen!
