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Municipal Government MMA holds 4th annual 6th Grade Essay Contest
Local leaders from 92 communities across Massachusetts (see list below) have signed on as partners for the MMA’s forth annual statewide essay contest for sixth graders.
Students are finishing the statement, “If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by …” The contest encourages the future leaders of the state to reflect on the role of key elected officials and municipal activities.
Local officials will judge essays based on creativity, clarity/sincerity of thought, proper use of grammar, and understanding of local government.
Who: The contest is open to any public school sixth grader in any of the participating communities.
What: Essays must all begin with the statement, “If I were elected leader of my community I would make a difference by …” and must not exceed 300 words. (The required opening quote is not part of the word count.) Students must describe what they would do as elected leader of their city or town to make their community a better place to live.
Where: Download the contest details and student guide on this Web page.
When: By Nov. 20, send your completed essay and entry form to the MMA, One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110.
Why: The MMA will award first-, second- and third-place prizes. These winners will be chosen by a panel of local officials. Every student who participates will receive a participation prize. All teachers whose students participate will be entered into a random drawing for a prize. All winning essays will be printed in the MMA’s monthly publication, The Beacon.
First Place: The winning essayist will be awarded a $300 savings bond and be invited to the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Boston on the evening of Jan. 22 to read his or her essay before an audience of Massachusetts local leaders. The winner will also meet former Patriots player Tedy Bruschi, the featured speaker for the event. The student and his or her family will receive a complementary overnight stay at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
Second Place: A $150 savings bond and a presentation in the student’s city or town hall
Third Place: A $100 savings bond and a presentation in the student’s city or town hall
Local Leaders Commitment: Local leaders across the state are excited to engage young people to think creatively about the core services of municipal government. Local officials have been asked to get the word out in their communities and encourage students to participate.
Questions: Please contact Ellen Stoolmacher or Kristi Williams at (800) 882-1498.
Sponsor: Massachusetts Municipal Association and Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association.
Municipal Government MMA holds 4th annual 6th Grade Essay Contest
MMA holds 4th annual 6th Grade Essay Contest
Local leaders from 92 communities across Massachusetts (see list below) have signed on as partners for the MMA’s forth annual statewide essay contest for sixth graders.
Students are finishing the statement, “If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by …” The contest encourages the future leaders of the state to reflect on the role of key elected officials and municipal activities.
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| Contest Rules | Prizes | Entry Form | Study Guide |
Local officials will judge essays based on creativity, clarity/sincerity of thought, proper use of grammar, and understanding of local government.
Who: The contest is open to any public school sixth grader in any of the participating communities.
What: Essays must all begin with the statement, “If I were elected leader of my community I would make a difference by …” and must not exceed 300 words. (The required opening quote is not part of the word count.) Students must describe what they would do as elected leader of their city or town to make their community a better place to live.
Where: Download the contest details and student guide on this Web page.
When: By Nov. 20, send your completed essay and entry form to the MMA, One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110.
Why: The MMA will award first-, second- and third-place prizes. These winners will be chosen by a panel of local officials. Every student who participates will receive a participation prize. All teachers whose students participate will be entered into a random drawing for a prize. All winning essays will be printed in the MMA’s monthly publication, The Beacon.
First Place: The winning essayist will be awarded a $300 savings bond and be invited to the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Boston on the evening of Jan. 22 to read his or her essay before an audience of Massachusetts local leaders. The winner will also meet former Patriots player Tedy Bruschi, the featured speaker for the event. The student and his or her family will receive a complementary overnight stay at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
Second Place: A $150 savings bond and a presentation in the student’s city or town hall
Third Place: A $100 savings bond and a presentation in the student’s city or town hall
Local Leaders Commitment: Local leaders across the state are excited to engage young people to think creatively about the core services of municipal government. Local officials have been asked to get the word out in their communities and encourage students to participate.
Questions: Please contact Ellen Stoolmacher or Kristi Williams at (800) 882-1498.
Sponsor: Massachusetts Municipal Association and Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association.
Participating communities
| Abington Acton Acushnet Adams Alford Ashfield Athol Avon Becket Bellingham Bernardston Beverly Blackstone Blandford Boston Brewster Brockton Buckland Charlton Cheshire Chester Cummington Dedham Deerfield Dighton Douglas Eastham Easthampton Easton Egremont Everett |
Foxborough Franklin Gardner Gill Granby Greenfield Groveland Hampden Hanson Haverhill Hingham Hinsdale Hopedale Hopkinton Huntington Ipswich Leyden Malden Marshfield Merrimac Middlefield Millville Montague Monterey Montgomery New Marlborough New Salem Northbridge Northfield Orange Orleans |
Peru Plainfield Reading Rehoboth Revere Richmond Rochester Royalston Russell Rutland Sandwich Savoy Sheffield Shelburne Spencer Swansea Tisbury Truro Wakefield Walpole Warwick Washington Wellfleet Wendell West Newbury Whitman Wilbraham Williamstown Wilmington Windsor |
Written by MMA Database & Admin. Coordinator Kristi Williams
