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The Calgary Stampede and the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture are excited to announce the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships for youth who are passionate about public speaking & agriculture with $15,000 in prizes and awards! Winners will also receive an all-expensed paid trip to Toronto to compete in the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Finals in November.
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Contestants will have the opportunity to speak 5-7 minutes on one of five agriculture-related topics. Youth participants are NOT required to have an agriculture background, rather only a desire to learn and speak about one of the topics related to agriculture, Agri-tech or Agri-Food.
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The competition is open to youth ages 11-24 years old. Youth who are 11-15 years old by Nov. 2, 2024 are in the Junior Division; and youth who are 16-24 years old by Nov. 2, 2024 are in the Senior Division.
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While Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture program has hosted youth speaking competitions for nearly the last decade, there are several exciting changes for 2024, including:
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The opportunity for youth to choose their desired preliminary competition location & date
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Prizing of $15,000 spread across both prelims and the Finals
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High profile Championships held on Stampede Park during the Calgary Stampede in July
After reviewing all the information under Qualifiers, Entry Details, Rules & Awards below, if you have any further questions, please contact agriculture@calgarystampede.com
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