Jordyn Finch finished first in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking awards at the Astor Cinema on Friday.
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The student from Ararat’s Marian College finished ahead of Amy Ferguson from Castlemaine Secondary College.
Four schools were represented by 14 students during the public speaking event.
Marian College was joined by Ararat College and Beaufort Secondary College.
Judges Peter Gemmola, Robyn Clelland and Pam Weller selected Jordyn as the top speaker on the night.
She will now go on to participate at the preliminary final in Bendigo on September 13.
If successful there Jordyn will get the opportunity to compete in the state final in Melbourne on October 21.
The annual Legacy speaking awards are for secondary students aged between 12 and 14.
Participants involved present a five minute prepared speech on a topic of their choice on any subject relating to the ideals of voluntary service, social justice, caring, personnel effort, sacrifice.
It is followed by a two minute impromptu speech with only five minutes preparation time.
Each student was given the same topic. All students participating were presented with certificates.
Jordyn also received $100 towards travel and participation at the next stage of the awards.
Melbourne Legatee Gordon Archer was the master of ceremony for the Ararat event.
He said he wanted to congratulate all the students involved for the high standard and diverse range of topics they chose and which kept the night interesting.
He also said the support of the schools involved and the work of Ararat Legacy for promoting such the event event for students was important.
Ararat Legacy president Peter Dohnt said he was pleased to be able to present the regional final’s top award.
“I thank all colleges for being involved, including Castlemaine, who otherwise would not have been able to present this year at a regional final,” he said.
“Congratulations to all the students who presented and to their teachers for supporting their involvement.
“It is also heartening that we have additional students coming along to observe.
“Though challenging, particularly if doing this for the first time in a public forum, participating is extremely rewarding.”
