2021 World Citizen Essay Contest
March 21st, 2021 12:00AM -12:00AM
2021 World Citizen Essay Contest Prompt:
The COVID-19 global pandemic has illustrated that today’s world is truly interconnected. With so many changes happening at once—climate change, domestic political unrest, the global economy, education, health care, trade and tourism—we are seeing new ways local and national actions impact international issues. According to the United Nations, “the world is at a defining moment for collective action” to solve challenging global issues. Therefore, in 1000 words or less, discuss an issue of global significance, explain its impact on a specific context (local, national, regional, or global), what steps you would take to address it, and how you would inspire others, especially youth, to take action on this important issue.
2021 World Citizen Essay Contest Winners:
| Grades 3-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 | |
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First Place |
Zoe Goodnoe
Bryant Elementary School |
Anish Sharma
Willows Preparatory School "Empowering India to Lead the Climate Change Crisis Response" |
Gracie Pitts
Glacier Peak High School |
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Second Place |
Ryder Nelson
McDonald International School |
Isha Goyal
Timberline Middle School |
Alexa Deleon Glacier Peak High School |
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Third Place |
Annapoorani Lingeshwaran
Seattle Country Day School "This Will Be Hard (But We Can Do This)"
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Iris Litiu
Hamilton International Middle School |
Jakob Diepenbrock Glacier Peak High School |
2021 World Citizen Essay Contest Prizes:
First Place | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 10
Second Place | Seattle Storm Merchandise signed by the team (Poster, Basketball, & Replica 2019 Championship Ring)
Third Place | Glass Plaque with Name, Place, & Essay Title & World Affairs Council 70th Anniversary Gift Bag with assorted international items