February 16, 2021

For more than 20 years, the Utah League of Cities and Towns has invited students in 4th and 7th grades throughout the state to participate in ULCT’s “Why I Like My Community” essay contest. In their essays, students describe the unique and wonderful assets of their hometown. The top three winning essays in each grade are awarded with cash prizes and the opportunity to have both their essay and their community featured at the ULCT Annual Convention.

Students who win the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize will receive a cash award, as will their individual schools, in the following amounts:

First Prize

Student $500 School $1000

Second Prize

Student $300 School $750

Third Prize

Student $100 School $500

Award winners will be featured in a video highlighting their writing and their community in the ULCT Annual Convention for Utah’s municipal leaders. Select winners may also be invited to read their essay in a live presentation during the convention.

For all contest rules, peasse click here.