Speak Life 23 Now Open!

Elizabeth Edmonds • April 27, 2023

SPEAK LIFE 23 - NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

GLA’S SPEAK LIFE ORATORY CONTEST

  

Registration is NOW open for Speak Life 2023, the official National Right to Life Affiliated Pro-Life Oratory Contest in Georgia!


This year’s contest is proudly hosted by the Author and Champion of the Heartbeat Bill, Senator Ed Setzler.


WHEN: Wednesday, May 31st. 10am-12pm


WHERE: Georgia State Capitol Senate Chamber


1st place winner will receive the coveted $1,000 Gracie Eden Scholarship, in addition to $700 from the Faith Thompson Initiative, and will go on to compete against state-level winners from across the country in the Jane B. Thompson Oratory Contest at the National Right to Life Convention on June 24th in Pittsburgh! Travel expenses up to $500 will be funded by the Maxwell Thompson Initiative.

2nd place/Runner Up will receive
$200 from the Faith Thompson Initiative and will be featured on GLA’s social media and website.


3rd place winner will receive $100 from the Faith Thompson Initiative.


Funding for the Gracie Eden Scholarship, Maxwell Thompson Initiative, and Faith Thompson Initiative has been generously provided by Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson since 2021.


FULL CONTEST RULES, INFORMATION, AND AWARD DETAILS


Raising Up the Next Generation of Pro-Life Leaders

Contest is open to current public, private, charter, hybrid, or home-school high school juniors and seniors. Contestants will not only help spread the pro-life message and save lives; but also build their own public speaking skills and confidence!

Don't Delay! Deadline for registrations is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 29th, 2023.

Contestants must register no later than MAY 29th. Registrations will only be accepted via the entry form here. Walk-in or day-of registrations will, unfortunately, not be permitted.


REGISTER TODAY TO COMPETE



Want to sponsor Speak Life 2023?

Click here to make your tax deductible gift to help raise up the next generation of pro-life leaders.


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