The announcement of the winners was held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara. The activity was also attended by the Deputy Mayor of Tanjung Balai and the Director of the Directorate of Student Affairs and Alumni (Ditmawalumni) USU, who provided support and appreciation for the implementation of the activity and the achievements of the participants.
The English Competition “Speak to Inspire” 2026 featured four competition categories, namely Speech Competition, Poetry Competition, Singing Competition, and Storytelling Competition. The competition served as a platform for participants to develop their English language skills, creativity, confidence in performing in public, and ability to convey ideas and expressions through various forms of performance.
The participants who won in each category were as follows:
Speech Competition
• 🥇 1st Place: Aster Vanesya Nainggolan – SMAN 7 Medan
• 🥈 2nd Place: Faza Kiyana Azdah – SMAN 1 Medan
• 🥉 3rd Place: Jessica Caroline Ribcania Sipahutar – Batari School Medan
Poetry Competition
• 🥇 1st Place: Alfatih Syahid – MAN 1 Medan
• 🥈 2nd Place: Seikha Qaizara Elmecca Zein – SMAN 15 Medan
• 🥉 3rd Place: Dellamitha Pratiwi Hutabarat – SMKN 1 Medan
Singing Competition
• 🥇 1st Place: Saranaya Sakhi – SMAN 1 Medan
• 🥈 2nd Place: Alvinta Malik Christian Ginting – SMKN 1 Patumbak
• 🥉 3rd Place: Carolyn Imeralda Halawa – SMKN 1 Patumbak
SStorytellingCompetition
• 🥇 1st Place: Faza Kiyana Azdah – SMAN 1 Medan
• 🥈 2nd Place: Monica Abia Octary Ginting – SMAS Cahaya Medan
• 🥉 3rd Place: Vinia Aulia Putri – SMKN 1 Medan
The achievements of the winners demonstrate the participants' enthusiasm, hard work, and courage in developing their potential. In addition to providing a space for competition, the activity also served as a means of building confidence and improving communication skills in English.
The Diploma Program in English Language, Faculty of Vocational Education USU, extends its congratulations to all the winners and appreciation to all participants who took part in the English Competition “Speak to Inspire” 2026. May these achievements serve as motivation to continue learning, creating, and developing their potential in the future.
Appreciation is also extended to all committee members, lecturers, schools, and various parties who provided support so that the English Competition “Speak to Inspire” 2026 could be successfully implemented.
Congratulations to all the winners! Keep inspiring, keep achieving, and keep speaking with confidence!