Public Speaking Competition
The heats are over and we have five amazing young women ready to battle it out for the top prize. Come along to the grand final and see the competitors challenge, entertain and leave the judges and audience in wonder of their topics and presentations.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to:
The Floor is Yours
the 2024 Soroptimist International Western Australia Public Speaking Competition.
The competition is open to any women currently enrolled at a tertiary institution7 in Western Australia. Competitors are required to present a 4-6 minute speech on a selected topic related to the empowerment and enablement of women and girls. Heats will be held at metropolitan campuses during April and May with the winner of each heat receiving a prize of $500. The grand final will be held on 26 May 2024 at Notre Dame University where the heat winners will compete for a prize of $1,000.
Applications for all of the heats are now closed but we encourage people to attend as spectators to hear from some very inspiring young women as they use their voices to entertain and educate the audience and judges.
Heats:
23 April – Murdoch University, Innovation Hub, Boola Katitjin (330.3.002) (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
29 April – UWA, EZONECENT: [206] Giumelli Learning Studio 1 (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
2 May – ECU, Moot Court, Joondalup Library Building (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
15 May – Notre Dame University, Santa Maria Lecture Theatre ND1/102 (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
16 May – TAFE, North Metropolitan TAFE Library (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
Register HERE for your university heat via the online registration.
Applicants are also encouraged to download the application kit below for further information on topics, judging criteria and supporting documentation.
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