NSA Northern California (NSANC) is excited to host our Last Story Standing Contest.
On February 28, 2026, TEN chapter finalists will tell their best stories live on stage.
ONE will be crowned the NSANC Chapter Champion.
The NSANC Chapter Champion will advance to the Regional Competition. THREE Finalists will advance to the National Competition on the mainstage at INFLUENCE in Austin Texas (July25-27). The audience will select the 2026 National Storytelling Champion!
Our NSANC Chapter Contest will be held live at Ding Ding TV from 9:00am – 12:00pm PT.
Join the contest as a competitor or as an audience member and experience masterful storytelling! Registration to compete is limited to the FIRST TEN NSANC chapter members who register, so don’t delay if you want to compete!
Every contestant will be filmed. We have two packages to choose from:
1. Singe camera shoot $250
2. Three Camera Shoot $350
General NSA Storytelling Competition Rules, Regulations & FAQs:
- Story contestants will be scored on three tracks: Purpose, Impact, & DElivery.
- NSANC membership is required to participate.
- CPAE recipients are considered “Elite Speakers” and do not qualify to compete.
- Each participant’s story is limited to five (5) minutes, from first word to last word.
- Chapter-level judge selection will be anonymous and at the discretion of the NSANC Contest Team.
- The Chapter Champion will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
- NSANC will inform and pay the Regional Fee for its Chapter Champion to advance in the Regional Contest
For complete contest rules, timeline and other pertinent information click Last Story Standing.