Who: Students under the age of 16 years as of December 31 of the 2009-2010 school year, and is one of the top two placing in the Optimist Oratorical Essay contest at Sandy High School.

When: The deadline is determined by the Sandy Optimist Club and Sandy High School.

First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program. Nearly 2,000 clubs participate in this program each year. The winners at the Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque. Districts have the opportunity to provide a $2,500 scholarship for first place, $1,500, for second place and a scholarship of $1,000, for third place.

2010's topic is: "Cyber Communication - Progress or Problem?"