2021 Speech and Poster Contest

We are excited to again host the annual Speech and Poster Contest! This local contest allows students to compete in the state, and even national contest under the same topic. The winners of the Duval County Speech Contest receives a cash prize, plus one student will get an invite to compete regionally and statewide for grades 6-12th. The poster contest is an additional way to compete in the competition for grades K-12. 

This year the Speech & Poster Contest will be 100% Virtual. Students must submit their entry online for judging.

The topic for both competitions is "HEALTHY FORESTS – HEALTHY COMMUNITIES?" and speeches are to be no more than 5-7 minutes. Independent research on the topic works to further educate students in conservation and natural resources, while public speaking provides a host of additional benefits. Artistic skills are called on for the poster contest, and all ages are encouraged to participate. Cash prizes for top winners.

We hope that you, a friend, a relative, or a student you know will consider entering in the 2021 annual ​Joe B. Forshee, Jr. Speech Contest and Poster Contest for Duval County.

UPDATE: Entry Deadline has been extended until May 3, 2021.
Please Download the ENTRY FORMS below.

To enter the Poster Contest, please email completed sign up form and good quality photos of your poster to show the front and back of your poster and ALL of its edges.

To enter the Speech Contest, please email completed sign up form and Video of you reciting your speech  via an attached file or YouTube.com link to [email protected]

CASH PRIZES:
2021 Speech Contest:
First place - $ 50.00
Second place - $ 30.00
Third place - $ 20.00

2021 Poster contest:
Categories - K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; 10-12
First place - $ 40.00 for each Category 
Second place - $ 20.00 for each  Category 
Third place - $ 10.00 for each Category

Speech Contest Form

DSWCD Speech Contest.docx by Duval Soil & Water on Scribd

Poster Contest Form

DSWCD Poster Contest by Duval Soil & Water on Scribd