The Influence Through Leadership Speech Contest challenges 4-H members to explore how they can be leaders who make a difference. Youth will write and deliver a short speech answering the following prompt:

How Can I Use My Voice and Actions to Influence Others and Lead Positive Change?

4-H members will record and submit their speeches, showcasing their leadership ideas, communication skills, and personal values.

Eligibility

• Open to all enrolled 4-H members and Cloverbud members

Divisions

• Cloverbud: Drawings or short videos
• 4th-6th graders: 1-2 minutes long
• 7th-8th graders: 2-3 minutes long
• 9th-12th grade: 3-5 minutes long

Awards

• Best Overall Speech
• Most Inspiring Message
• Outstanding Leadership Vision
• Best Delivery & Presence
• Creative Expression Award

All entries are due by November 21, 2025

Submit entries using the button below. If your video is too large to upload, upload it to YouTube, change the visibility to 'unlisted,' and copy the URL into the online form.

Speech Contest Submissions

Should you have any questions, contact the St. John 4-H Office.

4-H Agent: Xavier Bell

Phone Number: 985-497-3261

Email Address: Xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com/stjohn4h