Hometown Heroes Essay Contest

 LongBeachOnline.com Presents 

 ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES ESSAY CONTEST

HERO = A person celebrated for brave and bold actions; a person recognized for special achievements and contributions.

The theme of “Hometown Heroes” brings a powerful message of hope and inspiration through real life stories of those whose brave and bold actions embody the spirit and heart of America in our hometowns.  We have met many people and heard so many stories of “regular” people who, through circumstances in life, show courage, honesty, fairness, responsibility, risk-taking, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love.  LongBeachOnLine.com is extending an invitation to citizens of all ages to nominate their hometown hero.  Everyone is motivated and inspired by the stories of those around us who have done great things and have made a difference in our world.

Let us encourage you to nominate (in 150 words or less) the person whose behavior and actions show the character traits of a hero and who should be celebrated as a "Hometown Hero".  You and your hero will be recognized and honored at an event at a later date.  The first year celebration will be an incredible time of honoring those special heroes in the lives of those in Long Beach who are making a difference and providing inspiration that truly makes our community proud.

This is a time more than ever to recognize and celebrate our heroes...and the spirit and values that help us to survive and prosper.  Keep your dreams alive and face the future with hope.

LongBeachOnline.com sponsors this annual essay contest as an extension of the highlights to our community through our vast resources we have listed.  Our team created this site to promote business, organizations and events that impact the people who live and work in Long Beach, to help everyone discover the vast resources available that help strengthen, grow and enrich family lives and relationships.

We are grateful for our sponsors who are encouraging our children and their families to Believe and Succeed.

 Contest ends March 30, 2009 

        For more information please contact:

LongBeachOnline.com

249 E. Ocean Boulevard, Ste. 1010

Long Beach, CA 90802

562-590-7336

Submit  all entries to:  

Essay Contest:  Hometown Heroes                 

Contest Opens:  November 1, 2008                    

Contest Ends:    March 30, 2009  

Judging Criteria:

   1.  Description of heroic deed........35 points
   2.  Depth of character trait...........35 points
   3.  Addressing the topic................10 points
   4.  Clarity of ideas and writing........10 points
   5.  150 words or less....................05 points
   6.  Cover sheet containing.............05 points
 
Child’s Name; School or Business Name; Address; Grade; Age; Phone Number. Please include email address of school (and individual when possible) 

Total………………………………..100 points

Submit essays to your site on LongBeachOnLine.com up to March 30^th.  There will be a four-week period to judge the entries. You can follow the instructions on how to vote on line. We are more concerned with thoughts from the heart, than details of punctuation and spelling. Winners will be notified so they may be present to receive their recognition and special awards.

  Our Special Judges In Case Of A Tie Will Be Posted Soon

A special guest will present “Hometown Hero” recognitions and awards.

LongBeachOnline.com-562-590-7336