We had 2,100 participants from 30 different countries this year!
How have you chosen to be a leader in an unexpected, informal, or non-traditional way?
* What does it look like to be a leader in an unexpected, informal, or non-traditional way?
* Share an example of a time you were a leader in an unexpected, informal, or non-traditional way.
* How were you and those within your circle of influence changed because of your leadership example?
All students were encouraged to enter by submitting up to a five (5) minute video that answers all three of the questions in the prompt above. Students can speak in their native language – not just English!
We will be featuring winning videos on our social media channels, so be sure to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Check out other student speech contest winners and finalists selected from 2016-2021.
Following the submission deadline, several regional winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. The regional winners will receive a special certificate and will be featured on the Leader in Me blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Channel.
From the group of regional winners, five (5) grand prize winners will be selected by a panel of judges using these criteria:
Please note that to be eligible for the popular vote contest, speeches must be centered on the prompt. The judges have sole discretion to disqualify any popular vote contest entry that does not fulfill ALL requirements of the speech contest and/or the prompt.
The purpose of a leadership grant is to inspire and enable you to be life-ready leaders by using the grant to make a difference within your circle of influence. What you do with your leadership grant is up to you, but here are a few suggestions to make a difference as a leader:
• Identify and fix a problem that exists at school.
• Donate the money to a charitable contribution.
• Organize a service project in the community.
• Purchase personal school supplies.
• Help a class member or family in need.
• Contribute to a college/university fund.
Check out other student speech contest winners and finalists selected from 2016-2023.
A traditional speech is delivered in a format we’re familiar with. When we think of traditional public speaking events, we imagine a podium a stage, or another venue a simple, professional background.
Here are a few tips for delivering a great traditional speech:
✓ Present to an audience (optional).
Creative speeches are an opportunity to explore different ways of delivering powerful speeches on video while still addressing the audience with a clear and concise message.
Here are a few tips for presenting your creative speech:
✓ Collect signed permission forms from anyone on video.
✓ Avoid copyrighted music, logos, or other licensed content.
✓ Ensure lighting and audio quality.
✓ Use natural hand gestures.
✓ Be confident.
✓ Use voice inflection.
✓ Deliver memorized.
✓ Speak slowly and clearly.
✓ Avoid verbal pauses.
✓ Be creative, but deliver a strong message.
✓ Use simple video editing effects.
✓ 普通话(Mandarin Simplified) |
✓ čeština(Czech) |
✓ latviešu(Latvian) |
✓ русский(Russian) |
✓ Deutsche(German) |
✓ Español(Spanish) |
✓ Монгол хэл(Mongolian) |
✓ bahasa Indonesia(Indonesian) |
✓ ភាសាខ្មែរ(Khmer) |
✓ Português(Portuguese) |
✓ Română(Romanian) |
✓ Nederlands(Dutch) |
✓ français(French) |
✓ Español Europeo(European Spanish) |
✓ ไทย(Thai) |
✓ မြန်မာ(Burmese) |
✓ اردو(Urdu) |
✓ عربى(Arabic) |
✓ English(English) |
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Any student worldwide (ages 5 to 19) that attends a licensed Leader in Me School is eligible to participate. Parents and guardians are encouraged to assist, but the student must do the majority of the work!
• Be sure to answer the prompt fully and and address ALL the questions and prompts included.
• Seek permission and/or credit the source of any third-party content referenced during the speech.
Individual
• The entry video must be led and reported on by an individual Leader in Me student, but the student can have help and support from their family or school.
School
• School-wide led – this entry video can be led and reported on by a classroom, a small team of students, or even an entire school.
• Think of creative ways to make the speech/project memorable, engaging, and unique.
• Maintain consistent eye contact, use appropriate gestures, and speak clearly with expression.
• Consider visuals, such as slides, posters, a unique background, or objects, that might strengthen your message.
• Memorize your speech.
MAKE A VIDEO
• The video should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length.
• Make sure you film in a quiet location (no major background noise, like traffic, lawnmowers, or other people.)
• Submissions must be in standard video formats, such as: MOV (.mov), MPEG-4 (.mp4), FLV (.flv), or WMV (.wmv).
• The video must not include third-party intellectual property or copyright-protected content such as unlicensed music, logos on shirts, or branded products visible in background.
Judging Rubric: 2024 Rubric
Parent Consent Form English | Spanish | Portuguese | Chinese
For questions or more information, please contact us at [email protected].
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