2023 World Citizen Essay Contest
March 19th, 2023
2023 World Citizen Essay Contest Prompt:
You work for an innovative organization that focuses on solving global issues. As part of your next project, you have been asked to develop a creative strategy and/or solution to address a global issue you are passionate about. In 1000 words or less, describe WHAT global issue you would like to address and WHY, WHERE you would work on it and WHY (local or global context), and HOW you would take action through an innovative strategy. HOW do you think this potential solution will positively impact people’s lives?
2023 World Citizen Essay Contest Winners:
| Grades 3-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 | |
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First Place |
Parisa Khemani
Bryant Elementary School |
Benjamin Wu
Narrows View Intermediate School |
Shouei Tong
Glacier Peak High School "Silent Invasion: China's Cunning Tactics and the Need for Transparency" |
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Second Place |
Blakely Napier
Bryant Elementary School |
Isha Goyal
Timberline Middle School |
Linsey Weber Glacier Peak High School |
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Third Place |
Ignacio Weller
McDonald Elementary School "97 Percent Gone in Just 200 Years"
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Laura Yocum Glacier Peak High School "A Never-Ending Battle That Has Not Begun: Iranian Gender Equality" |
2023 World Citizen Essay Contest Prizes:
First Place | 2 VIP tickets to the Boeing Seafair Airshow, Seafair Weekend
Second Place | 4 tickets to a Seattle Storm Home Game
Third Place | Family Fun Pass to the Woodland Park Zoo