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Apply for Oratory and Presentation Skills Award
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2020-12-10T16:15:29-08:00
APPLICATION DUE DATE:
March 12, 2021 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
JABC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills - $2,500
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. This year, four students will be awarded $2,500 each to further their post-secondary education. Award winners will present their speeches at the annual
Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame Gala.
PLEASE NOTE: If you applied for this award in 2020, your application will be automatically carried over. The award wasn’t adjudicated in 2020 due to the postponement of the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame Gala.
Eligibility & Requirements
To be eligible for this award, you must:
⦿ Not have received this award previously
⦿ Have participated in JA Company Program, JA Titan or JA Be Entrepreneurial in the last five years
⦿ Reside in BC
⦿ Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
⦿ Provide a signed statement indicating how the funds will be used before they are released by JABC
Requirements:
You must submit the following:
⦿ Completed online application
⦿ 90 second video
⦿ Transcript of your speech
⦿ An updated resume
⦿ Signed JABC Media Consent Form
If selected as a winner, you are expected to commit to the following activities:
⦿ Participate in a presentation coaching session with a JA sponsor
⦿ Present your speech at the 2021 Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies (date and format TBD)
⦿ Provide a current headshot and brief biography (100 words max.) outlining your educational background and involvement with JA
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; authentic level of interest demonstrated; personal opinion incorporated)
⦿ Presentation (eye-contact; posture and gestures; appropriate attire; authencity)
⦿ Quality of video (lighting and sound; neutral background; video resolution)
Resources for public speaking and speech writing can be found at
toastmasters.org.
Notification and Recognition
Winners will receive a certificate and a bursary cheque in the amount of $2,500 to further their post-secondary education. Winners will be notified in mid-to-late April.
Your Information
Please fill out your information below.
First Name
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Most Recent JA Program
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Year Completed
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Most recent JA program
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Application Materials
Please submit the following to support your application. If you have any questions, please email jabcawards@gmail.com.
Topic for Video Application
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, Vimeo etc.):
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Please copy and paste the transcript of your speech below.
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Additional Information
Resume
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Accepted file types: pdf.
JABC Signed Media Consent Form
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JABC Media consent form
Accepted file types: pdf.
Submit Your Application
When you are ready to submit your application, please click "Submit" below.
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