Next summer will be the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. More than 100,000 cities and towns across our country will be celebrating! The Suffield Observer will be part of that celebration by hosting an essay contest with cash prizes.
The contest is for adults, but students aged 16 and older are also encouraged to participate. Entrants must live in Suffield or be from Suffield. The subject of the paper must be “What America Means to Me.” Suffield Observer volunteers are not eligible to enter the contest.
The deadline for submissions is November 30, and judging will commence on December 1, with the winners being announced on New Year’s Day.
Six winning essays will be selected from entries received. The essays will be printed in The Suffield Observer once a month, starting with the February edition issue and leading up to the America 250 celebration in July 2026. In addition, all six winners will receive a $250 cash prize.
Contest entries should be no longer than 750 words and may include a picture. We are looking for your thoughts, opinions, and personal reflections, so no research is necessary and no bibliography is required.
Judges will be chosen from among volunteers supporting various America 250 events in town.
Please email entries to: Inbox@TheSuffieldObserver.com, and mention Adult Essay Contest in the subject. You may also send your essay to us by regular mail at Suffield Observer, Essay Contest, PO Box P.O. Box 424, Suffield, CT 06078. Please be sure to include your name and contact information.