Awards

All students receive certificates of participation at the District-wide Competition. District-wide Competition 1st-3rd place winners receive placement ribbons and medals. First place winners will advance to the Finals.  Finals 1st-3rd place winners receive trophies for their schools. Schools, PTAs, or parents can purchase individual trophies.  The competition is a collective community celebration of each student’s participation and courage. Our desire is to ensure that all students discover the power of their own voice and creative expression through their participation in the oratorical festival.

Finals Competition

After Finals Competition a photo opportunity for 1st-3rd place winners with a trophy on stage during the awards ceremony.  Student's trophies will be ordered the Monday the following the event. Trophies will be engraved with Dr. MLK, Jr.'s image and name plate placement will all be done by Oakland
Engraving. Once this is complete Ms. Awele will pick them up and deliver to schools. Keep your eye on this webpage for more information.

Oakland City Council Ceremonial Resolution Celebration - 1st Place Winners

Date - To be determined

City Hall - Council Chambers, 3rd Floor

1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA

Finals Competition Results 2017

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