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