Public Speaking

Public Speaking Contest

• Youth participating must be current enrolled and paid 4-H Members. (each county will verify membership)
• Youth are only allowed to compete in one category. (Prepared, Radio Spot, Dramatic Interpretation, or Extemporaneous)
• Youth will compete in their age bracket (Junior, Intermediate, Senior).  
• Youth will only compete against 4-Hers from their own county.
• Only 1st place winners at the county contest are eligible to attend the State contest.
• The Eastern Regional contest is optional, and does not determine ability to attend the State Contest. (this contest is for additional practice) 

• Public Speaking Guide
• Public Speaking Handbook and Helper Guide 
• State Contest Rules
• Dramatic Interpretation
• Prepared Speech
• Radio Spot
• Extemporaneous