Then a district entry is permitted. If there are more than ten entries on the national level, elimination contests are held at that level. On the national level, monetary awards are given to the top three winners. All orators are recognized with certificates. Olympic size medals suspended on neck ribbons are awarded to the top three national winners.
Similar medals are available for state or chapter first-place winners.
The national committee for the oration contest determines the rules and policy of the oration contest with the approval of the Executive Committee. The national chairman has several specific responsibilities. This is essential to obtain the cooperation of the schools in promoting the contest. Second, the chairman should contact state presidents or district vice presidents general where appropriate to obtain the name, address and telephone number of their appointed contest chairmen. In addition, early in the school year, the national chairman should provide state or district chairmen with detailed brochures and instructions pertaining to the contest.