Speech Trek is AAUW California’s signature program for high school students. It begins at the branch level with a speech tournament for local students and culminates with three top statewide finalists delivering their five- to six-minute speeches at the AAUW California convention/annual meeting in April. Learn more about it HERE
The 2023-2024 Speech Trek Topic
If an educated population is essential to a nation’s prosperity, then how can we ensure a robust public-school curriculum that is accessible to all and teaches historically accurate information?
AAUW Fremont Branch Local Contest Rules and Deadlines:
First-Place winner from our Fremont branch contest will have her/his videotaped speech placed on YouTube and submitted to the State level Contest by March 1, 2024, for the State competition. From the videos entered into the State competition, two contestants will be named as Honorable Mentions and receive $250 as the 4th place winner and $150 as the 5th place winner. Of the contestants who further advance into the State Finals, the prizes are as follows: First Place $1500, Second Place $1000 and Third Place $750.
AAUW California State Contest Rules and Deadlines:
The top three state finalists will be invited to compete for cash prizes at the AAUW CA State Convention/Annual Meeting. Date to be announced. The First-Place winner at the State Contest will receive $1500; Second-Place winner at the State Contest will receive $1000 and Third-Place winner at the State Contest will receive $750. Finalists and a chaperone will be invited to the State Convention/Annual Meeting. If the Meeting is held live, travel expenses, lodging, and meals will be reimbursed by Speech Trek not to exceed approved budget.