2010 Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest
Theme: Deep in the Heart of Texas: Honoring Texas Philanthropists
Additional Info: Contact Chairman
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
The Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest is a platform speech contest open to undergraduate and graduate students who attend Texas colleges and universities. The first twelve eligible entries are accepted each year. Monetary prizes of $2000, $1000, $750, $500 and $300 are awarded to the first through fifth place winners.
During Fiesta Week, the winner will deliver the winning speech at the annual Battle of Flowers Association Luncheon, and will be invited to ride in the Battle of Flowers Parade the following day. The speech will be taped and broadcast by KLRN TV. Copies of the top three winning speeches will be given to the Institute of Texan Cultures Library, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library at the Alamo, and the San Antonio Public Library.