The National Forensic Association (NFA) is an American intercollegiate organization designed to promote excellence in individual events and debate.
Founded in 1971, the NFA National Tournament is dedicated to a full range of literature interpretation, public address, limited preparation, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
A cross-examination period of three minutes follows each of these speeches in order to clarify arguments and gain information relevant to each competitor's position.
At the end of the round, the affirmative is given one final three-minute speech to review why their plan ought to be passed in support of the resolution.
However, The 2020 Performance of Highest Distinction in Lincoln-Douglas Debate was Alex Rivera from Western Kentucky University.