Soroptimist International of The Hills Public Speaking Competition

As part of the 2025 Orange Blossom Festival, Soroptimist International of The Hills District presents its annual Public Speaking Competition for local high school students. This event provides a platform for young people to build confidence and express their ideas in a supportive environment. Open to all students, participants are encouraged to share their unique perspectives in response to a focus statement. Aligned with Soroptimist’s mission to empower women and girls, this competition promotes leadership, personal growth, and showcases the voices of future changemakers.

This inspiring event offers young people a platform to build confidence, express their ideas, and develop essential communication skills in a supportive community environment.

Open to all students, the competition welcomes a diversity of voices and encourages wide participation. Participants are invited to share their unique perspectives in response to a set focus statement, encouraging authenticity and self-reflection.

Aligned with the Soroptimist mission to educate, empower, and enable women and girls, this event fosters leadership and personal growth while showcasing the talents and voices of our future changemakers.