5th Annual Speech Competition

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM until 7:30 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00


Brenau Trustee Library: Thurmond McRae Lec
625 Academy Street Northeast
Gainesville, GA 30501
United States

Join us for the 5th Annual Speech Competition at Brenau University!

Have something to say about bringing people together? Here's your chance to share your ideas and win cash prizes!

This year’s theme is “Connecting Across Differences.” We want to hear your ideas about building community, bridging differences, and finding better ways to communicate and resolve conflict.

Why participate?

  • Compete for cash prizes, awards, and Brenau swag
     
  • Build your public speaking skills and strengthen your resume
     
  • Connect with students, faculty, and the Gainesville community

How to enter:

  1. Register for the competition
     
  2. Create your entry. Record a 5-7 minute speech on this year's theme. Visual aids are optional. See full instructions for entering the competition here. 
     
  3. Email your recording to adeeb1@brenau.edu by Wednesday, November 4th

A panel of Brenau faculty, staff, and students will select finalists to compete in person on November 12. Finalists must attend in person to be eligible for prizes.

Want to watch instead? You can join the competition online! Be sure to register in advance to receive Zoom access.

Contact Dr. Anna Deeb at adeeb1@brenau.edu with any questions. 



This event is hosted by Brenau University's Department of Media & Communication in the Jacobs College of Business and Communication and will be held in partnership with the Media Scholars Program and Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society. 
 
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