The Nuclear Institute Cumbria Branch and the YGN, invite you to take part in the:
Presentation Competition for Young Speakers
on Tuesday6th June
Dalton Cumbria Facility Westlakes Science Park Whitehaven
1st Prize - £300, 2nd Prize - £200, 3rd Prize - £100
Best Synopsis- £50
Deadline for entries is Friday 21stApril
The Competition
The competition is open to everyone 37 and under at the time of the competition (i.e. those eligible to be members of the NI Young Generation Network). However, the competition is open to members and non-members of the NI also.
The winner then goes forward to take part in theNational YGN Speaking Competition and competes against other branch YGN Speaking Competition winners. A National Competitionwill be held in the autumn this year, with further cash prizes and the opportunity to present at a YGN Seminar.
The Subject Matter
We encourage you to make a presentation on any nuclear themed topic, whether technical, social or personal. We hope that this wide scope will encourage those of you new to, or thinking of starting a career in the nuclear industry, to participate. For those of you wishing to present a ‘commercial or sensitive’subject, we remind you of the importance of OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM YOUR EMPLOYERfirst.
The Experience
The aim is to give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in communication skills in front of a live audience. Emphasis is placed on presentation rather than the written word and the ability to handle questions from an audience.
The Application
At this stage,all you have to do is submit the title and a 200word synopsis on your chosen subject and provide the application details requested overleaf. The synopsis will give the judges a flavour of the topics to expect. The sixbest synopses judged by the organising committee will be invited to present at the Presentation Competition for Young Speakerson Tuesday6th June.
PRESENTATION COMPETITION FOR YOUNG SPEAKERS
Tuesday 6th June
The Marking Scheme
Each talk will last for 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions by the judges and audience.
Oral Presentation and Talk Construction / 30Clarity and Use of Visual Aids / 10
Handling of Q&A / 10
Total / 50
APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE
To apply, please sendyour 200 word synopsis and provide the following details:
Name:
Title of your paper:
Company/Society/School:DOB (to confirm YGN eligibility):
Address:
Telephone Number:
Email address:
Your synopsis should arrive no later than Friday 21stApril and be submitted by email to
Participation in this event can count towards your Continuing Professional Development for Chartership.