The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) "Speak Up and Shine" impromptu speaking event brought together dynamic young leaders for an unforgettable day of growth, inspiration, and youth empowerment! Led by the Rotary Club of Salmaniya, this joint youth initiative was proudly organized in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Seef Bahrain, the Rotaract Club of Bahrain, the Interact Club of Britus International School, and the Interact Club of Sacred Heart School. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Principal, Sister Roselyn Thomas A.C., for her kindness in offering the venue to host this wonderful event.
The full-day program took young participants from both Interact clubs on an enriching journey—opening with welcoming remarks by PP Reem Marhoon, the RYLA Chairperson of Bahrain, followed by a lively ice-breaker, an interactive workshop on impromptu speaking techniques led by facilitator Biljana Davceva, a specialized "Pitch Like a Leader" workshop delivered by PP Reem Marhoon, and hands-on practice supported by dedicated coaches.
The excitement peaked during the competition rounds, where participants faced impromptu public speaking challenges. Our panel of judges carefully evaluated each speaker using a standardized rubric assessing Content & Organization, Delivery & Presentation, and Language & Fluency.
At the closing ceremony, top-performing young speakers were awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, while every single participant received a Certificate of Participation in recognition of their courage, dedication, and outstanding performance!
A special thank you to the lead facilitator Biljana Davceva, and our dedicated coaches—with a special thank you to Barry Dunne for volunteering his time as a coach—along with all our judges, coordinators, and partnering Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs for creating lasting impact in our community! ?✨
