Over 30,000 Students Participate in 2008-2009 Contest!

Over 30,000 students around the country this fall answered the question, "What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?" We greatly appreciate the efforts of educators, parents, and students to participate in the contest. Submissions for this year's contest are no longer being accepted. Teachers from around the country have begun the judging process, and winners will be notified in February. If 50 or more of your students participated, you will be receiving a Bill of Rights wallet card for each of your student-participants sometime in January.

Thank you for making the Being an American Essay Contest so successful! 180 prizes will be awarded totaling nearly $200,000. Top prize winners will win $5,000 cash and a trip to Washington, D.C. for an Awards Gala and Weekend!