Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning/afternoon/evening!
Welcome to the English Speech Contest, an event that brings together the creativity and eloquence of our students.
Today, we are gathered here to celebrate the power of words and the spirit of communication. As we embark on this journey of linguistic exploration, let us embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and inspire one another.
Before we dive into the exciting speeches that await us, let me introduce the esteemed judges who will be assessing the contestants' performances. They are [list judges' names and qualifications].
Now, without further ado, let's welcome our first contestant, [contestant's name], who will be delivering their speech on the topic: [topic].
[Contestant's name], the stage is all yours!