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Step up. Stand up. Speak up.
The Sovereign Minds SPEAR Oratory Prize invites anyone aged between 16–18 to deliver a speech on one of the ten SPEAR target subjects.
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the Prize of £10,000.
Competition entries for SPEAR27 will open soon
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the Prize of £10,000.
When and where is the competition taking place?
Qualifiers
Saturday, 30th January 2027
Quarter-finals
Saturday, 13th February 2027
Semi-finals
Saturday, 27th February 2027
Final
Saturday, 13th March 2027
Competition entries for SPEAR27 will be opening soon with submissions officially launching in September.
Please see the above dates. Venue locations will be announced shortly.
Please see the above dates. Venue locations will be announced shortly.
Who are Sovereign Minds?
We are a UK-based educational initiative that works with young people to nurture their skills, mindfulness, curiosity, critical thinking and independence – helping participants to succeed in both their careers and also their roles as responsible global citizens.
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For entrants and teachers
The challenge is open to anyone between the ages of 16–18 years old who feel they would like to speak about and provide a solution to one of the ten SPEAR target topics. So if you care deeply about these global issues, or want to encourage a student to apply, download the info pack.
A short film
See the power of speech in action. Our short film captures the energy, confidence and courage behind the SPEAR Oratory Prize, showing how young voices can inspire real change.
Choose your SPEAR
Entrants should take a close look at our ten SPEAR targets and connect their passion with purpose by asking themselves, "what really matters to me"?
Judge submissions have now closed
Volunteering to judge will be a rewarding chance to support entrants in developing their oratory skills.
And as well as providing an enriching experience, networking opportunities and the satisfaction of shaping future generations... it'll be fun too!
And as well as providing an enriching experience, networking opportunities and the satisfaction of shaping future generations... it'll be fun too!
