2025 CONVENTION HOST & PRESENTER AUDITIONS
Attention students attending the STN Convention! Do you have a talent for live performances? Audition for a chance to be selected as one of this year’s co-hosts or presenters for the 2025 STN Excellence Awards or the Closing Ceremony.
To audition, prepare a short video up to 60 seconds of yourself or with a partner based on the prompt provided below. You can be creative! You can do a stand-up, commentary, commercial or anything else that showcases your on-screen talent.
Students who have been past presenters will not be chosen again in order to give those who have not yet had the chance an opportunity.
Audition Prompt: Imagine you're opening the
STN Convention and deliver a welcome speech.
Student Hosts & Presenters Audition Guidelines
Students attending convention in-person are eligible to audition.
Up to five total student entries per school may enter.
One team of two or individuals may apply. However, if you apply as a team this does not guarantee you will be chosen as a team. You may be individually chosen.
High School and Middle School students are eligible.
Schools must be current STN members.
Students must be registered to attend the 2025 STN Convention.
Advisers will register entries through the Dashboard.
Entries must not exceed 60 seconds.
Entries must be recorded in landscape mode.
Submissions must be no larger than 100MB and uploaded to the Dashboard.
Presenters will be required to attend meetings in preparation for convention.
Presenters are required to dress formally for the Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony.
Presenters are required to attend two run-throughs prior to Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony.
There is no fee to audition.
Judging Criteria
Judges will be looking for presenters who are confident, engaging, and professional, with the ability to connect with the audience and bring energy and authenticity. Be natural! This is not a news report – it’s a stage audition.