Rotary’s youth competitions offer a platform for young talents to shine. From local and regional heats through to national levels, these contests are a great way to be challenged in a fun and friendly environment, plus there are great prizes up for grabs too. Rotary Club Faringdon and District gives local talents the chance to participate in these great events.
What competitions are there?
Young Chef
Fancy yourself as a budding cook?
The Rotary Young Chef competition, sponsored by Filippo Berio, gives entrants the chance to put their culinary skills to the test and be judged by leading industry professionals. Entrants plan and cook a three course meal, develop their food presentation skills and gain experience in high pressure situations.Whether you’re keen for a culinary career or just an enthusiastic home cook, this competition is a fantastic opportunity.
This is well worth the hard work; a trip to Tuscany and a cash prize.
Young Citizen Awards
These awards recognise young people under the age of 25 who have demonstrated their commitment to citizenship, goodwill and understanding through various activities. The awards can be for individuals or groups, for projects and initiatives that showcase positive citizenship and the important responsibilities assumed by young people. Winners receive trophies and a £500 prize for their chosen charity.
Young Photographer
Photography has the power to capture special places, moments and memories. The Rotary Young Photographer competition gives participants the chance to express themselves through photography, interpret the competition’s annual brief in an imaginative way and experiment with digital and traditional methods.
Youth Speaks
Challenge your public speaking abilities and perform, persuade and entertain the audience with your display of wit and knowledge of a topic. In teams of three participants present arguments and points of discussion, before taking questions from the judging panel who are, themselves, skilled orators. Participants can select a topic which is important to them, giving them an opportunity to delve deep into research, formulate ideas and build confidence.
Young Writer
This competition offers participants chance to express themselves and get creative with the written word. After being given a theme, participants can choose to write fiction or non-fiction, a story or a poem. It’s a chance to be imaginative.
What is involved?
Most competitions are run on a multi-stage format, starting off with local heats run by individual Rotary clubs, running through until national finals. Generally, competitions pan the course of an academic year from approximately September to June.
Who is eligible?
Each competition varies, but all competitions are open to secondary school pupils aged 11-17, with a number of competitions also open to pupils as young as 7-years-old. Competitions are split into appropriate age bands to allow participants to compete against those of a similar age.
How to get involved
If you live in the Faringdon area please contact Rotary Club Faringdon and District for more information.