The deadline for the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, has been extended until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14.
The contest is open to all Wisconsin middle and high school students, including home-schooled students. Essays and cartoons should focus on the importance of the First Amendment. Students are encouraged to draw from personal experiences, current events and historical examples.
First-place winners in each contest will receive $500, second-place winners will receive $250, third-place winners will receive $100 and honorable mention recipients will receive $50. Winning entries also will be published in newspapers across the state.
With the deadline extension, winners will now be announced in early January.
Writing contest
For the writing contest, high school students should submit a “guest column” (500 words or less) about the First Amendment, and middle school students should submit a “letter to the editor” (200 words or less) on the same topic.
Cartoon contest
Students wishing to compete in the editorial cartoon contests should submit a First Amendment-themed editorial cartoon.
Additional information can be found at wisconsincivicsgames.com. Those interested in providing support through a donation or sponsorship can also find more information on the Civics Games website.
ABOUT THE WNA FOUNDATION
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation is a not-for-profit organization created in 1980 to support programs that foster excellence in journalism, engage current and future newspaper leaders and invest in our communities. The foundation solicits, manages and disburses funds and other resources for the benefit of Wisconsin’s newspaper industry.
ABOUT THE WISCONSIN CIVICS GAMES
In response to declining civics education and participation, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation launched the Civics Games in 2018. By engaging young adults in collaborative competition, as well as through coverage of civic affairs, the Wisconsin Civics Games aims to help cultivate an understanding among future generations of their role in our democracy.
