Who will be our next public speaking award winner?

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I am pleased to announce Intact Insurance has extended their generosity once again and confirmed sponsorship for the National Public Speaking Contest to be held at CAIW Convention in Blue Mountain, Ontario. All Associations are encouraged to participate in order to make this event, which is always a highlight of Convention, a success. Please find topics below, rules and regulations, and entry form were sent to Association Directors.. Deadline to return entry forms to the undersigned is

 April 15th, 2026. 

Respectfully, Lynne Gerhardt Intact Public Speaking Co-Chair

PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST 2026– TOPICS 

1. Exploring the Ethical Challengers of AI: Finding our moral compass

Explorer les éfis éthiquesde l'IA : trouver notre boussole morale

2. Sustainability and the Future: How individuals can make a difference

Durabilité et avenir : comment les individus peuvent faire la différence

3. Leading with Empathy: The Future of Effective Leadership

Diriger avec empathie : l'avenir du leadership efficace

4. Digital communication: Best Practices for Success

Communication numérique : les meilleures pratiques pour réussir

5. Topic of your choice / Sujet de votre choix