Speaking Contest | YouthsWorld

Contest proper

Speakers dwell on trending societal concerns within a specific time bound. Based on their dwelling and articulation on the said topic, they are awarded scores following various criteria selected by three judges in each session.

A speakers goes through three(3) stages in order to be declared winner.

Stage One

Twenty (20) speakers during this stage make a presentation on a unique topic. Base on their presentations and points scored the first 10 in terms of accumulated points sails through to the next stage while the other 10 will be disqualified.

Stage Two

The ten qualified speakers to this stage are constituted into a pair of five groups. A pair makes a presentation on a unique topic for 3mins. Note should be taken that though in a pair, all members can move to the next stage as well as one person or the pair can drop out the stage.

Stage Three

This stage which is the finals of the contest has five (5) contesters. They make presentations on a unique topic and based on points scored the winner will be selected. Only one winner is chosen for the contest by designated judges but in case of a tie, the public will make a general vote to select the winner.

Criteria for participation

All aspiring participants will have to be part of a training organized by Youths World Organization prior to the contest Saturday 13, July 2019 at Camcul Building Commercial Avenue Bamenda.
Training will drill participants on public specking techniques, impromptu speech making, articulations and the using presentation gadgets like projectors and prompters.

Funding destined for one lucky winner

With this in mind, one contestant that will qualify will receive a cash price of FCFA 25000. While the second and third will received an award without a price tag. They must, however, meet the following requirements:

Age between 13 years and above
Fluent in Pidgin English and British English
Idea must be original

As the saying goes, “an idle mind is the devil’s factory.” The award will give the youths an opportunity to positively keep their minds at work, as they think of developing their own community. Youths above 13 years are called to submit their request on or before July 12, 2019. These contestants will then undergo a workshop scheduled for July 13 before the competition on Sunday July 14, 2019.

For inquiry, call or WhatsApp the hotline: + (237) 678-488-956

More on the contest...

In a bid to endorse Public Speaking among entrepreneurs, YouthsWorld Organization, a Community based nonprofit, has launched the Public Speaking Competition Award (PSCA). Akem Olives Nkwain, Kimbi Randy King with their Founder/CEO Oliver Nshom Says they will offer this award to three finalist among the 20 contestants.
The aim of this award, according to the organizer, is to spur socio-economic growth among young people in their communities. Young aspiring Motivational speakers have the higher big hand to grasp this award. The award will enhance and help stimulate economic thinking skills and motorization of their arts, while at the same time, educating and promoting youths through the YouthsWorld Communities.
Also, encouraging entrepreneurship in this community will stimulate the various communities’ economy and that of Africa at large. This is based on the simple premise that if more youths find something useful to do, the rate of crime will reduce, thereby, further boosting the country’s economic development.