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 “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”

​Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2021 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.

How To Enter: Interested students submit a speech on the pre-assigned topic to their local Optimist Club. To find out the contact in your area, please e-mail the Programs Department at [email protected].


Students
The deadline to enter is determined by the sponsoring Optimist Club. All Club-level contests are typically held by late March.

Clubs and Districts
Districts and Clubs may opt to hold an online Oratorical Contest. Click here for more information.
2022 Optimist International Oratorical World ChampionshipsJuly 20-22, 2022 Saint Louis University St. Louis, Missouri, USA

The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters the chance to speak to the world. More than $150,000 in college scholarships funded by the Optimist International Foundations is awarded annually from this program.

First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide a first place scholarship of $2,500, a second place scholarship of $1,500, and a third place scholarship of $1,000.
CONTEST GUIDELINES
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  • T-BALL 2025
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    • MM CHEERLEADING 2025
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    • SPELLING BEE
    • ESSAY
    • ORATORICAL
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • EASTER EGG HUNT
    • FISHING TOURNAMENT
  • MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
    • RESPECT FOR LAW
    • CHRISTMAS PARADE
    • CHRISTMAS BASKETS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • Past Presidents
  • Creed MISSION PURPOSE
  • JOIN THE CLUB
  • CONTACT US
    • GET IN TOUCH
    • WHERE WE MEET
    • Volunteers