Evaluation Contest
World Championship
World Championship of Public Speaking
Contest Details
Advancement
Final level — World Champion crowned
Typical Field
Held at Annual Convention — 8–10 finalists from regions
Judges
9 official judges
Speech Timing
Required: 2–3 minutes
2 min
Green
2.5 min
Yellow
3 min
Red
3.5 min
DQ
Tips for World Championship
- ★The World Championship of Public Speaking is one of the most prestigious competitions
- ★Finals are broadcast internationally
- ★Past World Champions are the gold standard for preparation
Judging Criteria
Contests are judged on three main criteria:
Content
Organization, purpose, and supporting material
Delivery
Voice variety, body language, eye contact
Language
Word choice, sentence structure, and grammar