Student Speaker Contest 2026 – Thursday Feb 12, 2026

Dear Fellow Lions and interested students

As in previous years, the club would like to participate in the 89th Annual Student Speaker Contest 2026.

This year’s topic is:

“Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being”.

The contest is progressive. Students winning at the local club level move on to zone and region contests with winners earning progressively larger scholarships. At the local (club) level, the winner receives a $100 scholarship (other finalists $25). Zone winners receive $150, Region winners $250 scholarships. Fourteen District (state of California) winners receive $4,500 scholarships, four Area winners receive $6,500 scholarships and the final winner receives a $10,000 scholarship. Each presenter speaks for no less than 5 minutes, no more than 10 minutes.

The event will be held on Feb 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the

Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd., Cupertino

The chairperson this year is Lion Ray

Any student wishing to participate should contact Lion Ray Lancon, (raymondlancon@gmail.com)

The rules and more information about the Student Speaker contest can be found at: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/637c7a2f7440084c5cfebd84/t/68fe9b523362b05daaf234c3/1761516370502/Student+Speaker+Booklet+2026%2C+revised+pg.+11+and+13.pdf