Utah Tech University Trailblazer Talks Speech Competition
Competition Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Place: Dunford Auditorium
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Speech Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026
Speech Topic: What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Speech Duration: 4-6 min
Trailblazer Talks is Utah Tech University’s signature speech competition where students showcase their voice, creativity, and confidence. Participants prepare a 4–6 minute speech in advance. Whether presenting new insights, inspiring change, or bringing laughter to an audience, competitors will demonstrate the power of effective communication while vying for scholarship awards.
The theme for the 2026 competition is “What I Wish I Knew Sooner.” Every one of us has learned something the hard way: a lesson, a realization, or a piece of advice we wish someone had handed us earlier. Trailblazer Talks invites students to share the insight they’d give their younger selves, or the people coming up behind them. Whether it’s heartfelt, practical, or hilarious, your story could be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Competition Rules:
- Applicants must be full or part-time students, in good standing with the university, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. High school students enrolled in concurrent enrollment courses or the Student Success Pathway are not eligible.
- Speeches must be 4–6 minutes in length.
- Speeches must be submitted by November 16, 2026.