The Future is Now: The Re-Birth of NOLA youth poetry contest
The Ford Motor Company announces its “The Future Begins Now: the Re-Birth of NOLA” 2010 Poetry Contest. This contest is open to High School Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or above. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 25, 2010. This is a great opportunity for those young people who have a way with words.
“The Future is Now: The Re-Birth of NOLA”
This poetry contest calls for the submission of original poetry, which should be limited to one 2-minute performance. Eligible participants should be in 11th and 12th grades with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Two first place prizes will be awarded: $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond.
All eligible participants must:
submit in writing: Poem, entrant’s name, school, grade level, proof of current GPA, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
Be present at preliminary judging on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th from 5pm-7pm. (Location to be announced)
Perform poetry submission live for no more than 2 minutes.
Top four finalists will be selected from 30 entrants
Top four finalists must:
Be present at the Essence Festival Youth Day on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 9am
Perform poetry submission live for no more than 2 minutes.
Top two winners will be selected on sight and presented with $5,000 U.S. Savings Bonds.
NOTE: Traditional Slam rules have been adjusted for this program
Entries should be sent via e-mail to:
M. Alexander, Ford Motor Company
Malexa92@ford.com