Oratorical Contest 2026

2026 Oratorical Contest

Please complete this form as the cover sheet for the Oratorical Contest. The completed form must be submitted registration on or before March 13, 2026. Clubs will bring their physical copy of their speech to registration, and will participate onsite.
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Oratorical Contest 2026

OFFICIAL RULES

The content and presentation of the oration must be original and completely developed by each orator. Content and presentation will be considered equally in judging.
Each orator will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for their presentation. Exceeding the time limit by 10 seconds or more will result in a penalty unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Each orator must be a member of a Key Club in good standing with Key Club International.

Judging

Speech 50 points total
Clarity of message and projection of ideas 15 points
Structure, grammar, transitions, and flow 15 points
Depth 5 points
Originality 15 points
Presentation 50 points total
Presence, posture, gestures, and ability to engage the audience 15 points
Voice, tone, diction, effectiveness, pronunciation 15 points
Ease of presentation and intimacy with audience 15 points
Attention of audience 5 points

The decision of the judges is final and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been certified by the judges of this contest.

2026 Oratory Topic:
Servant leadership: Leading by lifting others

Leadership has the greatest impact when leaders serve and empower other people. As Key Club moves into a new century of service and leadership, we invite you to reflect upon your personal journey. How has your understanding of leadership shifted through the act of empowering others? In what ways has lifting others challenged, changed, or deepened your own sense of leadership?
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2026 Oratorical Contest