Introduction 2008-2009 Essay Contest Overview Educational Overview Eligibility, Rules, and Regulations Essay Judging Incentives and Awards Entering the Essay Contest (Online PDF Version (55K) (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) Essay Submission Checklist Suggested Resources Previous Essay Winners Teacher Evaluation (Online PDF Version (68K) (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Just learning about the courageous acts of Rescuers is incentive enough to participate in the essay contest. But, because we are so excited about this contest, we are offering the following prizes and incentives.

	Grades 9th-10th	Grades 11th-12th
1st	$750	$750
2nd	$500	$500
3rd	$250	$250

6 Runners Up will receive a small prize and the top 10% will receive a personalized letter of achievement sent to their principal and teacher.

Each essay Application Form must have the signature of a Sponsor. A Sponsor is an individual, who by participating in this educational opportunity inspires students to submit an essay.

The following awards will be given to the teachers who inspire the most essays to be submitted.

Teacher Sponsor Awards

• First place- $125 Gift Certificate to Barnes and Noble
• Second place - $75 Gift Certificate to Barnes and Noble
• Third place - $50 Gift Certificate to Barnes and Noble