CATEGORY 2: THE PLATFORM / ORIGINAL EVENTS (1st three are also known as “Platform Speeches”) Do you ever-wish you could change the world? In this category, you speak your mind to do just that! YOU choose a topic, write and present a speech to inspire, inform, persuade, and generally move the minds and/or hearts of your audience. Time Limit: 10 minute maximum, no minimum time, but 8:30+ is suggested