STORYTELLING COMPETITION + Pitch Deck improv

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NSANYC Member Michelle Hutchings-Medina is the winner of the 2025 National Last Story Standing™ Storytelling Competition!

Michelle delivered a powerful and moving story during the National Speakers Association’s annual conference, INFLUENCE, held in Scottsdale, Arizona in July 2025.

Not only did she represent the New York City Chapter with pride—she also represented Region 3 of the National Speakers Association.

Want to be Known for Your Story?

We invite you to participate in our Storytelling Competition. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your storytelling skills, connect with fellow members, and gain valuable experience on stage. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this competition allows you to share your unique voice and perspective.

NSA’s Storytelling Competition is created by Professional speakers for Professional speakers. Competitions occur on three levels: Chapter, Regional, and National. Membership in our New York Chapter is required to compete.

Competitors are scored on three tracks:

Purpose: The story’s ability to reveal, and communicate a clear lesson, point or action step than an audience member could leverage.

Impact: How well the story was crafted and structured to entertain, educate and motivate.
Delivery: The teller’s ability to deliver the story and employ professional techniques including eye contact, vocal tone and body language.

Click HERE for the complete rules and FAQs.