2025 JABC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills

2025 JABC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills - $2,500

Award Description

Oratory and presentation skills are keys to success in business and community leadership. This award recognizes achievement in the development of speaking and presentation skills and is open to any senior-secondary or post-secondary youth who has participated in a JA program within the past five years.

This year, up to three participants will be awarded $2,500 each to support their diverse educational or other needs. Award recipients will make a one-minute speech at the annual BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on May 5, 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must:

Have participated in JA Company Program, JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, Discover Your Pitch, JA Investment Strategies Program or JA Be Entrepreneurial in the last five years.
Reside in B.C.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Not have received this award previously.
Be aged 29 and below

Requirements

Complete online application.
Submit a 90-second video.
Submit a transcript of your speech.
Submit your choice of a: resume or personal statement.
Complete the Media consent form.

If selected as an award recipient, you are expected to commit to the following activities:

Participate in a presentation coaching session with a JA sponsor.
Present your speech at the 2025 BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on May 5, 2025.
Provide a current headshot and brief biography (100 words max.) outlining your educational background and involvement with JA.

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2025

Personal Information

First name

Last name

Gender

I identify as:

Date of birth

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Highest grade level completed in high school, most recent year of study completed at a post-secondary institution, or other. Please provide details below.

Name of school, post-secondary institution, or other.

name@domain.com

Phone

Mailing Address

Street

City/Town/Community

Province

Postal Code

Most recent JA program

Year completed (Most recent JA program)

Location you participated in the program

Application Materials

Topic for Video Application (90-second video)

Tell us a story about your JA experience by answering one of the following questions. Make sure you explain the impact on your life and/or career plans.

What did you enjoy the most about participating in JA?
What was your biggest surprise while participating in JA?
What was your most memorable JA moment?
How did participating in JA help you to develop your skills and prepare you for your future career?

Link to video (can be hosted on YouTube or Google Drive). Ensure the settings on the link are open to the public or to those with the link.

Please copy and paste the transcript of your speech below.

Judging Criteria

Your video submission will be evaluated based on the following:

Communication (voice level and tone, pace, flow and organization of thoughts)
Content (addressing the award topic, demonstrating authentic level of interest, incorporating personal opinion)
Presentation (eye-contact, posture and gestures, appropriate attire, authenticity)
Resources for public speaking and speech writing can be found at toastmasters.org.

Resume or Personal Statement
As part of our commitment to recognize a diverse range of talents and experiences, please either submit a Resume or Personal Statement that highlights your potential, achievements, and how your experiences align with the objectives of this award.

Choose the format that best represents you and your background. Feel free to showcase the unique aspects of your journey and the qualities that make you a well-rounded individual.

JABC Signed Media Consent Form
View Here

I have completed the online Media Consent Form

Submit Your Application

When you are ready to submit your application, please click "Submit" below.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to Alice Ko, Business Development and Program Coordinator, JABC at a.ko@jabc.org.