Oral Presentation Topic & Resources
2023-2024 Oral Presentation Problem is now available-
The 2024 Program Current Issue Topic is “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future”
The 2023-2024 Oral Presentation Topic Will be released in October 2023.
“The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is a crucial skill when addressing environmental issues, particularly in situations where collaborative efforts are required to develop practical solutions and affect change. The Envirothon strives to promote the development of oral communication skills in each student participant, which is why the oral presentation is emphasized as a major component of the total competition score at the NCF-Envirothon annual international competition.”
Oral Presentations – NCF-Envirothon
Oral Presentation Question for the 2023-2024 Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Program:
- Click here for the 2023-2024 Oral Presentation Problem
- Please note- the only visual aids allowed will be Microsoft PowerPoint(PPT). Google slides may be used in creating the presentation but should be downloaded to a PPT file for competition day. No video or sound files may be included in PPT files.
Oral Presentation Scoring Resources:
Oral Presentation Resources:
- 2023-2024 Current Issues Key Topics
- Virginia 4-H Public Speaking Skills Handout
- Stanford Business School article”10 Tips For Giving Effective Virtual Presentations”
- Video: Presentation Tips by Toastmaster Leigh Prom
Previous Oral Presentation Winners:
2023 Top Two Oral Presentations at the 2023 Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Competition:
- Louisa County H.S. Envirothon Team 1st Place in the Oral Presentation Category
- Jamestown H.S. Envirothon Team 2nd Place Oral Presentation Category
2022 Top Two Oral Presentations at the 2022 Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Competition
- Louisa County H.S. Envirothon Team 1st Place in the Oral Presentation Category
- Jamestown H.S. Envirothon Team 2nd Place in the Oral Presentation Category
2021 Top Two Oral Presentations at the 2021 Virtual Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Competition
- Louisa County H.S. Envirothon Team 1st Place in the Oral Presentation Category
- Albermarle H.S. Envirothon Team 2nd Place in the Oral Presentation Category
2019 Top Two Oral Presentations at the 2019 Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Competition
- Lousia County H.S. Envirothon Team 1st Place in the Oral Presentation Category
- Jamestown H.S. Envirothon Team 2nd Place in the Oral Presentation Category
Oral Presentation Excellence Award
- Started in 2019, thanks to an anonymous donor, the Soil & Water Conservation District whose team places 1st in the Oral Presentation category at the Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon State Competition will receive $400 to help strengthen their Envirothon Program. Past recipients:
- 2019- Thomas Jefferson SWCD(Louisa County HS Envirothon Team)
- 2021- Thomas Jefferson SWCD (Louisa County HS Envirothon Team)
- 2022- Thomas Jefferson SWCD (Louisa County HS Envirothon Team)
Virginia Envirothon Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives include Key Points, learning activities and resource links. See the VASWCD Envirothon Resources page for additional resources.
The learning objectives of the Virginia Envirothon correlate with the National Science Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning.