Speak on this year's announced topic
Every Prepared Speaking competitor speaks on the same announced topic for up to five minutes. The timekeeper flashes a card at one minute left and stops you at five. Notecards are allowed.
You are the speaker. Tie the topic to your own health career path.
The judges listen for command of the topic, a clear point of view, and a close that lands.
- Open with the occasion and purpose.
- Thread the topic through the body.
- Close with one memorable line.
Up to 5 minutes · one-minute warning card