
Essay Contest
Orangeville Optimist Club Essay Contest
TOPIC for 2026: "TBD”
Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2025 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean.
The essay must be on the assigned topic and contain 700-800 words. A full list of rules and applications are attached to this email. Several of our members have volunteered to assist a student if he/she has any questions regarding the process. They can send me an email and I will direct them to a contact.
The entry deadline is Friday 19th February 2026 11:59PM.
The submissions must be emailed to info@orangevilleoptimists.ca
The winner will receive a $200 prize from our club and the essay will be submitted to the Optimist District Level Competition.
For more information please contact Ted Simmonds at ted.simmonds@bell.net