Ernie Reynolds Memorial Essay Contest ~ Entries Being Accepted Now!

Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/21/2016 - 01/13/2017
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Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. is proud to, once again, hold our annual essay contest in honor of an outstanding disability rights advocate, Ernie Reynolds, who passed away in 2012.

Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service (MPAS) is looking for real, motivating stories about people with disabilities who have successfully advocated for themselves or others.  In 500 words or less, describe how you overcame barriers and achieved success.

First Prize:     $300

Second Prize: $200

Third Prize:   $100

Entries are to be submitted no later than Jan. 13, 2017, and will be judged on:

• Authenticity
• Content and appeal of the advocacy story
• Impact the story has had on the life of the individual or the lives of other people who have disabilities
• Impact the story has had on the priorities within Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service.

RULES:

• Entries are limited to 500 words or less and can be submitted in writing or audio tape via regular mail.
• Entries will be judged by the MPAS Essay Contest Committee. All decisions are final.
• Late entries will not be considered.
• Employees of MPAS, volunteers, board members and members of MPAS Advisory Council and their immediate families are not eligible to win.
• All entries become the property of MPAS and will not be returned to the author.
• Entries, in part or in total, may be used by MPAS in publications.
• Actual names will be used ONLY with written permission from the individual. Prizes will be awarded to the person about whom the story is written, and not the author (if different).
• Winners will be notified by phone. Winners will also be honored at MPAS’ Board Meeting and Legislative Luncheon held at the Capitol in Lansing in February 2017.

You may submit your entry via mail, fax at 517-487-0827 or e-mail at [email protected].

Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and email address so we can contact you if you are a winner.

Those wishing to mail their entry may do so to:

MPAS Essay Contest

4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500

Lansing, MI 48911-4263

“If I can help just help one person, it has been a good day.” -Ernie Reynolds

Entries Being Accepted Now for the Ernie Reynolds Memorial Essay Contest

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