Competitions
We provide our students with global competition opportunities so that they can showcase their achievements around the world.
Competitions
We provide our students with global competition opportunities so that they can showcase their achievements among students around the world.

Optimist International Oratorical Contest
www.optimist.org | Ages 13 - 18

Introduction

Optimist Oratorical Contest is an international speech competition that encourages student creativity, confidence and communication skills.  Students aged 13 to 18 have an opportunity to write and deliver their own, original speech – and on a topic related to optimism!  Students are awarded based on their performance as well as on particular strengths such as storytelling and stage presence.


Students also have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong at the Optimist Oratorical World Championship where students compete for scholarships worth up to US$15,000 (HKD $117,000). Hong Kong winners will receive a free staycation for the family, prizes and awards!


This contest is sponsored by the Hong Kong chapter of The Optimist Club, an international service organization headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, U.S. with service clubs in over 20 countries. The Optimist Club is focused on the support and development of youths. Its speech competition, founded in 1928, is one of its showcase annual events.

Optimist International Oratorical Contest
https://www.optimist.org | Ages 13 - 18

Featured Video

The Optimist International Oratorical Contest Hong Kong 2022



March 26-27, 2022

Topic:
"Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times"
Time Duration:
4-5 minutes speech
Students aged 13 to 18
In person, for an international judging team
Age:
Rules:
Delivery:
Location:
Hong Kong, TBC
Contest Fee:
HK $680

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Need learning and training support?  Contact info@golearnworld.com to receive a list of English learning centers in Hong Kong focused on developing creative writing, speech writing and oral presentation skills. They can also help register students for this contest.
The Optimist International Oratorical Contest Hong Kong 2021
Hong Kong, June 19-20, 2021

Let's learn from recent Hong Kong winners!

Hong Kong students performed impressively at the recent contest in June 2021.  Listen and learn from other Hong Kong students – from both local and international schools – speak about “Healing the World with Optimism,”
Justin Tam King Tin
English Drama and Speech Academy
Age 16
Hong Kong Champion, 1st Place Winner
Global Region 2nd Place World Winner

Tara Ramachandran

The Kelly Yang Project

Age 13 

Hong Kong 2nd Place

World Championship Semi-Finals


Aaron Tam Hoi Long
English Drama and Speech Academy
Age 13    
Hong Kong 3rd Place
Best Delivery
Noah Liang
The Kelly Yang Project
Age 10
Best Storyteller
Optimist International Oratorical World Championship 2021
St. Louis, Missouri, USA 
 July 21-23, 2021
Listen and watch the student winners of the global competition.  Be inspired by their excellence.
Nayana Celine Xavier
Chantilly High School
Virginia, USA
 World Championship, 1st Place Winner
Julia Abbott
Palisades High School
Los Angeles, California, USA
 2nd Place World Winner
Eileen Kim
South Korea 
Global Region 2nd Place Winner
Optimist International Hong Kong

The Optimist International Hong Kong is comprised of members who are passionate about providing opportunities to further support youths in Hong Kong and our greater community.  The Optimist Club is always interested in new projects, opportunities and sponsorships.  


We would like to hear from you at hello@optimistasia.org.