2025 NORTHERN NEVADA
DIVERSITY SUMMIT
STUDENT SPEECH CONTEST
The Northern Nevada Diversity Summit Student Speech Contest is an annual competition hosted by the Cultural Diversity Committee and UNR's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office, giving students from Northern NSHE institutions (UNR, TMCC, WNC, and GBC) the opportunity to share their thoughts on a predetermined topic (see below). The top three selected speeches will receive a prize and be invited to present their speeches at the Northern Nevada Diversity Summit.
THE THEME:
Building a Healthier Future: Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing Across Communities
​Students are invited to submit a 5-7 minute speech responding to one of the following questions:​
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How do factors such as education, environment, or financial stability impact a person’s ability to maintain good health, and what specific policies should be written and implemented to expand opportunities for overall wellness?
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What lessons can we learn from different communities, cultures, or generations about promoting long-term health and wellbeing, and what innovative ideas or initiatives can help improve health outcomes for future generations?
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What connections exist between individual and community health, and how can local initiatives, support networks, and organizations work together to improve public health and ensure greater access to wellness resources?
SUBMITTING YOUR VIDEO:
You will receive instructions on how to upload your video to a designated NevadaBox folder when you sign up to participate. If you experience any issues or have questions, please contact Cheyenne at cheyennem@unr.edu.
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Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 4, 2025.​​​​
CONTEST PRIZES:
One first-place winner will be selected from each of the Northern Nevada institutions: DRI, GBC, TMCC, UNR, WNC. The award amounts are as follows:
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First place(s): $500
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Second place: $300
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Third place: $150