Lacombe, AB – 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. This annual event represents the culmination of hard work and progression through club, district, and regional levels.
Communication is a foundational skill in 4-H Alberta’s 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’s seven regions, offering a platform for top-tier communicators to shine.
The day began with the Presentation Competition, where fourteen members delivered 8–10-minute researched presentations.
Presentation Competitors:
| Jennifer F. | Grande Prairie 4-H Multi |
| Arynn R. | Lin-Berry Buck 4-H Beef Club |
| Ember C. | Dusty Plains 4-H Multi |
| Mercedes T. | St. Paul 4-H Multi |
| Liberty B. | Rural Roots 4-H Multi |
| Britten K. | Shortgrass 4-H Beef |
| Shelby D. | Lakeland Long Riders Light Horse |
| Holly B. | Shadow Riders 4-H Club |
| Colby H. | Knee Hill Valley 4-H Beef |
| Norah G. | West Carstairs 4-H Beef |
| Rebecca F. | Double Diamond 4-H Multi |
| Porter M. | Battle River 4-H Beef |
| Louis G. | Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club |
| Rowan G. | West Carstairs 4-H Beef |
Presentation Winners:
🥇 1st – Shelby D. – Lakeland Long Riders Light Horse, 🥈 2nd – Liberty B. – Rural Roots 4-H Multi, 🥉 3rd – Britten K. – Shortgrass 4-H Beef
The afternoon featured the Public Speaking Competition, where fourteen members delivered 4–6-minute speeches based on a predetermined topic provided ten days in advance: “How will the next generation contribute to the shaping of Alberta for their generation?”
Each competitor also participated in an impromptu round, selecting from three topics and delivering a 2–3-minute response.
Public Speaking Competitors:
| Braden I. | Bow Valley Beef & Multi 4-H Club |
| Hailey M. | Millarville Mutts & Mustangs 4-H Club |
| Kylar C. | Stettler Silver Stars |
| Evy M. | Dryland 4-H Multi Club |
| Camille K. | Innisfree-Munburn 4-H Beef Club |
| Avery C. | Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club |
| Ella S. | Leduc 4-H Beef Club |
| Amelia M. | Cherhill 4-H Multi Club |
| Zander B. | Grande Prairie 4-H Multi Club |
| Elizabeth R. | Readymade 4-H Multi Club |
| Lincoln K. | Shortgrass 4-H Beef Club |
| Jacklyn B. | Lacombe Outsiders 4-H Multi Club |
| Joanna S. | Rosebrier 4-H Beef Club |
Public Speaking Winners:
🥇 1st – Amelia M. – Cherhill 4-H Multi Club, 🥈 2nd – Elizabeth R. – Readymade 4-H Multi Club, 🥉 3rd – Ella S. – Leduc 4-H Beef Club
Amelia M. will also go on to represent 4-H Alberta at the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Competition this fall at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.
4-H Alberta extends heartfelt congratulations to all participants 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.
We also gratefully acknowledge the volunteer judges, committee members, volunteers and Altalink, whose generous and continued support makes communication programming at all levels possible.