2026 JABC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills

2026 JABC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills - $2,500

Award Description

Oratory and presentation skills are key to success in business and community leadership. This award recognizes excellence in the development of speaking and presentation skills.

This year, four participants will each be awarded $2,500 to support their diverse educational or other needs. Award recipients will be required to deliver a one-minute speech at the annual BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies, to be held on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must:

Be senior secondary or post-secondary students who have participated in a JA program within the past two years
Reside in B.C.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Not have received this award previously

Requirements

Complete online application
Submit a 90-second video
Submit a transcript of your speech
Complete the Media Consent Form

If selected as an award recipient, you will be expected to commit to the following activities:

Participate in a presentation coaching session with a JA sponsor
Present your speech at the 2026 BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver
Provide a current headshot and brief biography (100 words max.) outlining your educational background and involvement with JA

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026

Personal Information

First name

Last name

Gender

I identify as:

Date of birth

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Highest grade level completed in high school, most recent year of study completed at a post-secondary institution, or other. Please provide details below.

Name of school, post-secondary institution, or other.

name@domain.com

Phone

Mailing Address

Street

City/Town/Community

Province

Postal Code

Most recent JA program

Year completed (Most recent JA program)

Application Materials

Topic for Video Application (90-second video)

Tell us a story about your JA experience by answering one or more of the following questions. Make sure you explain the impact on your life and/or career plans.

What did you enjoy most about participating in JA?
What is the most important thing you learned through this program?
What was your most memorable JA moment?
How did participating in JA help you develop your skills and prepare for your future career?
How will you use what you learned in school, work, or your community?

Link to video (can be hosted on YouTube or Google Drive). Ensure the settings on the link are open to the public or to those with the link.

Please copy and paste the transcript of your speech below.

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, demonstrating authentic level of interest, incorporating personal opinion)
Presentation (eye-contact, posture and gestures, appropriate attire, authenticity)

JABC Signed Media Consent Form
View Here

I have completed the online Media Consent Form

Submit Your Application

When you are ready to submit your application, please click "Submit" below.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to Craig Lovell, Program Manager, JABC at c.lovell@jabc.org.