What would you do if you were mayor?
That’s the questions that all Virginia seventh graders get to answer, if they participate in this year’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest, hosted by the Virginia Municipal League.
Students have until December 1 to submit their essay, and could win a $150 cash prize, according to a release.
More on the contest rules and information from a Virginia Municipal League release:
The essays describe what the student would do as mayor to make their cities and towns great places to live.
Promoting good local government is important to VML, and this essay contest provides students the opportunity to reflect on the important role of elected officials in their own city or town.
Eight Virginia regional winners are selected. Winners receive a $150 cash prize and plaque. One statewide winner is selected and receives a $250 cash prize and plaque. The winners, along with their teachers, are recognized at a special ceremony in Richmond.
Contest Rules
The contest is open to all Virginia students enrolled in the 7th Grade during the 2015-2016 school year.
Each entry must include the student’s name, home address, telephone, school, teacher’s name and teacher’s email address.
Essays must be typed.
Essays must be 200 – 500 words.
Essays must address the subject of what the student would do if they were elected mayor.
Only one essay may be submitted per student.
Essays will be judged based on the following: originality, persuasiveness, understanding of city, town and county services, and proper use of composition and written expression.
Essays must be received at the VML office by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Winners will be notified in early January.
Essays will not be returned.
VML retains the right to publish essays along with the names of each student.
Submit entries to: VML, Attn: 7th Grade Essay Contest, P.O. Box 12164, Richmond, VA 23241.
For more information contact Sherall Dementi at sdementi@vml.org.
