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The SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize invites anyone aged between 16–18 to deliver a speech on one of the ten SPEAR target subjects
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize of £10,000.
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize of £10,000.
When and where is the competition taking place?
Qualifiers
Saturday, 31st January 2026
Four London Schools (North, East, South, West)
Four London Schools (North, East, South, West)
Quarter-finals
Saturday, 14th February 2026
The Naval and Military Club, London
The Naval and Military Club, London
Semi-finals
Saturday, 28th February 2026 House of Commons, Parliament
Final
Saturday, 14th March 2026
Church House, Westminster
Church House, Westminster
Who are Sovereign Minds?
We are a UK-based educational initiative that works with young people to nurture their skills, mindfulness, curiosity, critical thinking and independence – helping participants to succeed in both their careers and also their roles as responsible global citizens.
We are a UK-based educational initiative that works with young people to nurture their skills, mindfulness, curiosity, critical thinking and independence – helping participants to succeed in both their careers and also their roles as responsible global citizens.
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For entrants and teachers
The challenge is open to anyone between the ages of 16–18 years old who feel they'd like to speak up on the ten SPEAR target topics.So if you care deeply about these global issues, or want to encourage a student to apply, download the info pack.
A short film
See the power of speech in action. Our short film captures the energy, confidence and courage behind the SPEAR Oratory Prize — showing how young voices can inspire real change.
Prestigious venues and open to all
The Quarters, Semis and Finals are being held at some truly spectacular London venues.
And though there is no cost to enter, young speakers who step onto our stage will enjoy a truly priceless experience.
And though there is no cost to enter, young speakers who step onto our stage will enjoy a truly priceless experience.
Choose your SPEAR
Entrants should take a close look at our ten SPEAR targets and connect their passion with purpose by asking themselves, what really matters to me?
