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MVA essay contest deadline on April 11, 2016
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Marianas Visitors Authority announces a student essay contest open to all CNMI public and private school students Grades 3-12. The deadline to submit to MVA offices on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota offices is 5pm on Monday, April 11.
The theme of the contest is, “How Can I Support the Tourism Industry?” All entries must be typed and include: student name, teacher name, school, and grade level. In additional, maximum essay lengths are 300 words for Grades 3-6, 500 words for grades 7-9, and 600 words for grades 10-12.
“Tourism is everybody’s business, and we’re looking forward to hearing much our young people know about the industry and how they feel they can contribute to it,” said MVA acting managing director Judy Torres. “The MVA and Marianas Tourism Education Council visit the schools every year to educate students on the industry, so we are looking forward to some well-informed thoughts from our next generation.”
Winners will be announced at the Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival on May 7, 2016 (winners’ schools will also be notified). Also, the following cash prizes will be awarded:
CATEGORY I: Grades 3 -6
Prizes: $50 (1st place), $30 (2nd place), $20 (3rd place)
CATEGORY II: Grades 7-9
Prizes: $50 (1st place), $30 (2nd place), $20 (3rd place)
CATEGORY III: Grades 10-12
Prizes: $75 (1st place), $60 (2nd place), $50 (3rd place)
By entering, contestants and their guardians agree to allow MVA to use their name, image, and essay for promotional purposes. For more information, contact Catherine Perry at cperry@integrity-communications.net or 288-8433.
