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Lacombe, AB<\/strong> – <\/span>On Saturday, April 5, 2025, 27 senior-aged 4-H Alberta Members gathered in Lacombe to showcase their public speaking and presentation skills at the highly anticipated 4-H Alberta Communications Competition<\/strong>. This annual event represents the culmination of hard work and progression through club, district, and regional levels.<\/p>\n

Communication is a foundational skill in 4-H Alberta\u2019s programming, and all members are required to prepare and deliver a speech or presentation annually. The provincial competition welcomes two qualifying members from each of the province\u2019s seven regions, offering a platform for top-tier communicators to shine.<\/p>\n

The day began with the Presentation Competition<\/strong>, where fourteen members delivered 8\u201310-minute researched presentations.<\/p>\n

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Presentation Competitors:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jennifer F.<\/td>\nGrande Prairie 4-H Multi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arynn R.<\/td>\nLin-Berry Buck 4-H Beef Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ember C.<\/td>\nDusty Plains 4-H Multi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mercedes T.<\/td>\nSt. Paul 4-H Multi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liberty B.<\/td>\nRural Roots 4-H Multi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Britten K.<\/td>\nShortgrass 4-H Beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shelby D.<\/td>\nLakeland Long Riders Light Horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Holly B.<\/td>\nShadow Riders 4-H Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colby H.<\/td>\nKnee Hill Valley 4-H Beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norah G.<\/td>\nWest Carstairs 4-H Beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rebecca F.<\/td>\nDouble Diamond 4-H Multi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porter M.<\/td>\nBattle River 4-H Beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louis G.<\/td>\nSaskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rowan G.<\/td>\nWest Carstairs 4-H Beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Presentation Winners:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\ud83e\udd47 1st \u2013 Shelby D.<\/strong> \u2013 Lakeland Long Riders Light Horse, \ud83e\udd48\u00a02nd \u2013 Liberty B.<\/strong> \u2013 Rural Roots 4-H Multi, \ud83e\udd49 3rd \u2013 Britten K.<\/strong> \u2013 Shortgrass 4-H Beef<\/p>\n

The afternoon featured the Public Speaking Competition<\/strong>, where fourteen members delivered 4\u20136-minute speeches based on a predetermined topic provided ten days in advance: \u201cHow will the next generation contribute to the shaping of Alberta for their generation?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each competitor also participated in an impromptu round<\/strong>, selecting from three topics and delivering a 2\u20133-minute response.<\/p>\n

Public Speaking Competitors:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Braden I.<\/td>\nBow Valley Beef & Multi 4-H Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hailey M.<\/td>\nMillarville Mutts & Mustangs 4-H Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kylar C.<\/td>\nStettler Silver Stars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evy M.<\/td>\nDryland 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camille K.<\/td>\nInnisfree-Munburn 4-H Beef Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avery C.<\/td>\nVermilion 4-H Sheep Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ella S.<\/td>\nLeduc 4-H Beef Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amelia M.<\/td>\nCherhill 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zander B.<\/td>\nGrande Prairie 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizabeth R.<\/td>\nReadymade 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lincoln K.<\/td>\nShortgrass 4-H Beef Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jacklyn B.<\/td>\nLacombe Outsiders 4-H Multi Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joanna S.<\/td>\nRosebrier 4-H Beef Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Public Speaking Winners:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\ud83e\udd47 1st \u2013 Amelia M.<\/strong> \u2013 Cherhill 4-H Multi Club, \ud83e\udd48 2nd \u2013 Elizabeth R.<\/strong> \u2013 Readymade 4-H Multi Club, \ud83e\udd49 3rd \u2013 Ella S.<\/strong> \u2013 Leduc 4-H Beef Club<\/p>\n

Amelia M. will also go on to represent 4-H Alberta at the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Competition<\/strong> this fall at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair<\/strong> in Toronto.<\/p>\n

4-H Alberta extends heartfelt congratulations to all participants<\/strong> for their professionalism, dedication, and continued growth in communication. Their efforts exemplify the confidence, leadership, and public speaking skills that 4-H fosters in its youth.<\/p>\n

We also gratefully acknowledge the volunteer judges, committee members<\/strong>, volunteers and Altalink<\/strong>, whose generous and continued support makes communication programming at all levels possible.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact:
\n<\/strong>4-H Alberta Communications
\nmedia@4hab.com<\/a><\/div>\n

www.4hab.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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