Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest

The Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest challenges participants to deliver speeches on dairy industry related topics with limited preparation. Contestants have only a short time to organize their thoughts and present them confidently, teaching youth how to think on their feet. The contest takes place during National Holstein Convention.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a Junior Member of Holstein Association USA

  • Application must be received by May 1

  • Only open to youth in the senior age division, between the ages of 18 to 20 years old. States can enter a maximum of three senior division contestants.

Develop skills to:

  • Think on Your Feet

    Participants will be given 30 minutes for speech preparation before delivering a well-organized presentation.

  • Communicate with Confidence

    Build public speaking skills to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

  • Expand Dairy Knowledge

    Conduct thorough research and expand your understanding of key dairy industry topics.

Extemporaneous Speaking Entry Form

Entries are due to the Holstein Association USA office by May 1.

“The Extemporaneous Speaking Contest caught my interest because of my love for sharing information about the dairy industry and my desire to build my public speaking confidence. This experience taught me the importance of listening carefully and thinking through my response before elaborating. I would encourage all juniors to participate in this fun and relaxed contest, as it's a great way to gain confidence and improve public speaking skills!”

— Naomi Scott, Iowa