SAN ANTONIO ā The Battle of Flowers Association Oratorical Contest is open for applicants.
For the first time in the 95-year history of the Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest for college students, the contestants will not deliver their speeches in person.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions placed on students' travel and with the organizationās protocol for safely gathering established, the 2021 Oratorical Contest will take place on Friday, February 26 at the Witte Museum.
The top five (5) student finalists receive the following monetary scholarship awards:First place: $5,000Second place: $2,500Third place: $1,500Fourth place: $1,000Fifth place: $750There is also a prize for the department of the academic advisor of the first, second and third place winners also receive substantial awards of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 respectively.
The contest seeks to encourage young peopleās interest in the history and traditions of Texas.