BE Brilliant
A persuasive letter-writing contest in which students ask today's leaders to consider how their decisions are shaping the world of tomorrow.
Opportunity to win a $1,000 Scholarship
The Discover Brilliant International Conference and Expo invites students to enter a contest about Sustainability and the Future. Sustainability is generating more value with less negative impact in the decisions we make.
Three competition levels are open to students: Level I for grades 6 through 8; Level II for grades 9 through 12, and Level III for students enrolled in post-secondary schools (community colleges, junior colleges, technical schools or universities).
To enter, students must write a 600- to 1000- word persuasive letter to business or government leaders that convinces them to consider the long-term impact on the planet when making product, service or policy decisions.
Sample topics include:
- Why is sustainability important to you and your future?
- What are you doing or would like to do in the future to make buildings, consumer choices or transportation more sustainable?
- How can leaders create greater value for consumers or citizens with less impact?
- Which organization or leader is already making sustainable choices? What are those choices and why are they important to you?
- What criteria should business or government leaders use to make sure their decisions or products are sustainable?
The contest is open to students in three categories throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to a 2- or 4- year institution of their choice.
Winners and their families will also receive passes to the Discover Brilliant International Conference and Expo held in Seattle, Washington September 17-19, 2007. They will receive their awards at the September 18th Gala Awards Ceremony where students will serve as awards presenters for the Brilliant Awards and have excerpts of their essays shared during the ceremony.
Essays and Application Forms are due September 5, 2007
To download an application form, please click here.
To submit essays:
By Mail: Essays and Application Forms must be postmarked by September 5, 2007 and mailed to;
Generation BE
218 Main Street #254
Kirkland, WA 98033
By Fax: Essays and Application Forms must be faxed by September 5, 2007 with ATTN: Sandy Hunt to (206) 260-3616
By E-mail: Email your essay to essay[at]athenacompany[dot]com and fax or mail your application form in
Questions?
Call Rachel Tynan at (425) 256-1560 or e-mail essay@athenacompany.com
