Speech Trek is a speaking contest open to all California high school students. It is organized by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to promote public speaking and leadership skills. The Auburn Branch of AAUW will hold its next contest in February 2024. February 25th, Sunday at 2 PM. Placer County Health & Human Services, Cordova Room – 11434 B Ave, Auburn CA. Everyone is invited,
IMPORTANT – CHANGE OF VENUE – THIS EVENT WILL BE AT THE BEECHER ROOM, AUBURN LIBRARY
First Prize is $500, Second Prize is $300, and Third Prize is $200.
Key Dates:
Student Registration Due January 14, 2024
Rough Draft Due February 18, 2024
Speech Trek Contest February 25, 2024 at 2 PM at the new Health and Human Services Building, Cordova Room, 11434 B Ave, Auburn
Time Limits: Students are to prepare an original 5-6-minute speech with a 30-second grace period on either side. First Place Winners: Each branch will upload the video of their first place winner to AAUW’s YouTube channel. California AAUW judges will determine the top five state winners. At the state level, the First Prize is $1500, Second Prize is $1000, Third Prize is $500, fourth-place is $250, and fifth-place is $150.
2023-2024 SPEECH TREK CONTEST TOPIC
“If an educated population is essential to a nation’s prosperity, then how can we ensure a robust public school curriculum that is accessible to all and teaches historically accurate information?”
Coaching Resources:
Registered students will have access to a list of writing coaches and speaking coaches from our community. There is no cost for the coaching, and meetings can take place at your school or the Auburn Library.
For more information, contact Susan Roughgarden or email auburnaauw@gmail.com