Divisions

5th-6th grades – 200-300 words

7th-8th grades – 300-400 words

9th-10th grades – 400-500 words

10th-12th grades – 400-500 words

Essays will be judged on general organization, grammar, clarity of message, originality and incorporation of theme “Everyone Has A Right To Live”.

Coordinator questions contact Karen, cell: 503-407-0309 or karen@ortl.org

Click on the button below to view prizes!

The Oratory Contest has no required theme (see Rules). The contest is open to any Oregon high school junior or senior, in that grade Feb 1st of the year they compete. The winner of each local contest will go on to compete at the state level, and the first place winner of the state competition will present their speech at the Oregon Right to Life Conference luncheon in Tualatin April 6, 2019.

All prospective contestants must first contact their area coordinator to receive a packet of information prior to writing their speech.

See specific rules here
Speech Pointers
Ballot
CARS Criteria

State 1st Place – $600
Plus-An expense paid trip to compete in the National Right to Life Oratory Contest in Charleston, South Carolina with the opportunity to win $1,000 in that competition on July 6, 2019!

State 2nd Place – $400 prize
State 3rd Place – $300 prize

Questions contact: Karen@ortl.org or call Karen at 503-407-0309

There is no specific theme for the film contest.

Must be 3 minutes or less. Submitted on  a DVD  only including length of film, producer’s name (individual,  family,  organization, etc.)   address, phone number, email.  Groups may enter.

Amateur Contest Catagories:

Youth  – ages 10-13

Junior – ages 14-17

Adult – ages 18 and older

Contest Deadline is March 13, 2019

First Place Winners $300 – $500

For more information, contact Karen at 503-407-0309 or email karen@ortl.org.