The Sevier County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is a great opportunity for youth to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and showcase their talents while competing with other 4-H members from across the county. This local contest is part of the statewide Tennessee 4-H Public Speaking program, where winners may advance to regional and state competition.
🗣️ Contest Details
- Date: Monday, December 16, 2025
- Time: Contest begins at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Sevier County Courthouse
- Participants should arrive by 5:30 p.m. to check in. Room locations will be posted at the Courthouse doors.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to 4th–12th grade Sevier County 4-H members.
- Competition is divided by grade level; youth compete against others in their same grade.
- Speeches should follow Tennessee 4-H Public Speaking Contest guidelines, including:
- A prepared speech with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
- Time limits that vary by grade (generally 2–7 minutes, not to exceed 7 minutes)
- No posters, props, or visual aids
- Notes may be used on small cards, but speakers should not read word-for-word
- Junior high and senior high speakers are encouraged to reference 4-H in their speech
Senior high winners who advance beyond county may also be asked to give an extemporaneous speech at the regional and state level, as outlined in the Tennessee 4-H Public Speaking Contest rules.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Competition is divided by grade level.
- Ribbons will be presented to all participants.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top three speakers in each grade level.
- First-place winners will receive:
💵 A $25 check and a certificate for $100 off a trip to one of the following:- 2026 Junior 4-H Camp (Grades 4–6)
- 2026 Junior High Camp (Grades 7–8)
- 4-H Round-Up (Grades 9–12)
- County winners will also be invited to represent Sevier County in the Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest.
📝 Registration
Participants must pre-register for the contest by December 1, 2025.
Register online at 👉 sevier.tennessee.edu/4-h-camps-and-events/
or scan the QR Code provided on event flyers.
This event also counts as an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! 🦅
Click Here to Go to the Golden Eagle Award Information Webpage
Public Speaking Workshop Video (watching the video does not count as attending an Outside Event!)
For additional information, contact Miss Danielle at (865) 453-3695.
Please note that if Sevier County Schools are canceled due to inclement weather, any 4-H event, club meeting, or workshop scheduled for that day is also canceled.