2012 Holocaust Art/Essay Contest

Important Dates:
Contest Deadline - April 27, 2012
Awards Ceremony - May 20, 2012

Click here to download the 2012 Contest Guidelines and Rules

2012 Holocaust Essay / Art
Contest Prompt

Bullying can take the form of words, actions, and laws. It can occur in the classroom, a community, or a country. Discuss how acts of bullying led to the Holocaust

Eligibility Divisions

Elementary School – Grades 4-5
First place winner receives $50, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $25, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $15, certificate, and book

Middle School – Grades 6-8
First place winner receives $75, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $50, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $25, certificate, and book

High School – Grades 9-12
First place winner receives $150, certificate, and book
Second place winner receives $100, certificate, and book
Third place winner receives $50, certificate, and book

Format

1. Length -

Elementary schools - not to exceed two typed pages;

Middle schools - not to exceed four typed pages;

High school - not to exceed five typed pages;

2. Font- 12 point New Times Roman; double spaced on one-side of paper
3. Page Numbers: All pages, except for the title page, should be numbered at the top right of each page
4. Reference page- a minimum of three references should be included on a separate page at the end of the essay. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. This reference page is not counted as part of the essay.
5. Artwork/illustrations should not be included - text only in the essays
6. Title Page - Prepare a title page that includes student’s name, parent/guardian, home address, phone #, name of school, grade, and sponsoring teacher (if applicable). The student’s name should only appear on this title page.

Qualifying

1. Essay must be received by deadline date- April 27, 2012.
2. Essay must be original- no plagiarism
3. Essay must adhere to prompt.
4. This contest is open only to students from Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, or Gadsden counties, Florida

Judging

Essays which adhere to the guidelines will be judged with special attention to the following criteria:

1. Clear & effective writing (essay exhibits proper use of grammar, well organized and presented).
2. Treatment of assigned prompt
3. Demonstrates sensitivity to and significance of topic.
4. Historical accuracy-all essays will be reviewed for historical accuracy.
5. Applicants must submit the original and 3 copies of essay

Deadline and Submission Information:

This contest is open only to students from Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, or Gadsden counties, Florida, grades 4-12. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on April 27, 2012.

Essay Entries: Deliver or mail entries (the original and three copies) no later than 5:00 PM on by April 27 to:

HERC Holocaust Student Essay Contest
c/o Capelouto Pest Control
700 Capital Circle Northeast
Tallahassee, FL 32301

*** NOTE: Essay dropoff/delivery location has changed.

Art Entries: Students entering the art contest may choose to create a sculpture, drawing, painting or poster. All art entries are to be delivered by5:00 PM on April 27, 2012 to:

HERC Holocaust Student Art Contest
c/o Brush & Palette
1379 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 893-1960

Or, for more information contact:

• Barbara Goldstein at 443-9649 (or via email at )
• Rita Blank at 386-8575 (or via email at )

All entries are the property of the Holocaust Education Resource Council, and will not be returned. Participants in the contest thereby grant the HERC permission to publish the winning entries on our web site and other publications. Photo reproductions of the winning entries may also be made available to the news media.

2011 Holocaust Art/Essay Contest

About the 2011 Annual Essay / Art Contest

Barbara Goldstein holds signs that described the courage and more positive attributes of mankind that saved lives in the Holocaust.

The contest encourages students to learn about and understand the lessons of the Holocaust, including the nature and repercussions of unchecked hate and prejudice taken to their ultimate extremes. The Holocaust Essay Contest is one of the many venues used to reach students while meeting state mandated educational standards. It is our hope that such an understanding will promote cultural diversity and its acceptance. This contest is only open for Leon and Wakulla Florida students grades 4-12.

See the 2011 Contest Details

See all previous essay winners

2011 Art Contest Winners

Elementary School

First place: Grace Lengacher, Florida State University School

Second place: Charitha Moparthy, FSUS

Third place: Carter Abshire, Cornerstone Learning Community

Honorable Mention: Maxwell Metcalf, FSUS

Middle School

First place: Jarrod Luca, Raa Middle School

Second place: Ella Kiwala, CLC

Third place: Reyna Arana Orihuela, Raa

Honorable Mention Mariah Feezel, Montford Middle; Daliah Bernier, Deerlake Middle; Karis DeGannes, Raa Middle; Casey Winner, Raa Middle; Asia Lanier, Raa Middle

High School

First place: Jennifer Gibson, FSUS

Second place: Marie Rooks, John Paul II Catholic

Third place: Catherine O'Leary, John Paul II Catholic Honorable Mention: Dante

Judges Choice

Edwyn Brown, Godby; Shelbi Jefferson, Godby; Taylor Keese, Godby; Ronnie Nicholson, Raa; Christina Notman, John Paul II; Jordan Bickett, JPII

2011 Essay Contest Winners

Elementary School

First Place: Drew Schaefer, FSUS, Mrs. Eileen Lerner (Read essay)

Second Place: Gabriel Springer, FSUS, Mrs. Danielle Page

Third Place: (tie) Peninah Kimelman, Cornerstone Learning Community, Ms. Annmarie Small; Jacob Brock, FSUS, Mrs. Eileen Lerner

Middle School

First Place: Alana Waldrop, Fort Braden School, Ms. Nikki Allen (Read essay)

Second Place: Sophia Elzie, Raa Middle, Ms. Lynne Harris

Third Place: Madeline Leaman, Raa Middle, Ms. Lynne Harris Honorable Mention: Ailee Sickler, Raa Middle, Ms. Lynne Harris

High School

First Place: Alyssa Fontela, Maclay, Ms. Linda Davey (Read essay)

Second Place: Saba Iqbal, Maclay, Ms. Linda Davey

Third Place: Bari Maurey, Maclay, Ms. Linda Davey Honorable Mention: Blake Bonts, Wakulla, Ms. Teresa Murphy