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Essay Contest
HERO = a person celebrated for brave and bold actions,a person recognized for special achievements/contributions.
The theme of the Fair "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. Camp Blaze 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.
A teacher was compelled to write.
I was invited to attend the Children's Fair to show my support of the students from my school whose essays won the contest. For one of my students in particular, this day of sharing her winning essay impacted her beyond words. Keep up the awesome job of making a world of difference one child and one community at a time.
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 the 24th Annual Children's Fair on May1st, 2010 at the Big Vanilla Athletic Club in Arnold. This year's 24th year celebration will be the biggest and best yet!
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 reality and the future with hope.
Camp Blaze sponsors the Children's Fair as an uplifting, fun, and educational day for the entire family. This is a day created to bring children and parents together to 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:
Camp Blaze Big Vanilla Athletic Club
The Institute on the Constitution
An educational outreach on behalf of the Law Offices of Peroutka & Peroutka
Stewart & Labbe Orthodontics POLM Foundation Dr. Nilda Collins & Associates
WNAV Modern Babies and Children Magazine Whole Foods
Learning Rx Koons Toyota Annapolis High Starr Severna Park Bowl
Contest ends January 30, 2009
For more information please contact Cheryl Carnwath 410-703-8528
Mail all entries to
Cheryl Carnwath 1054 E 2nd St #102
Long Beach, CA , www.campblaze.org
Camp Blaze is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
Contest Opens: November 1, 2009
Contest Ends: January 30, 2010
Judging Criteria:
1. Description of heroic deed......................35 point
2. Depth of character trait..........................35 point
3. Did they address the topic.....................10 points
4. Clarity of ideas/writing...........................10 points
5. Is it 150 words or less...........................05 points
6. Cover sheet containing:.........................05 points
Total................100 points
Child's name,School or business name,
Address,Grade,Age,Phone number
Please include email address of school
(and individual when possible)
Teachers: Please make a copy of your students essay before mailing so that they will have it if selected as a winner.
Judges will receive submitted essays after January 30, 2010. There will be a four week period to judge the entries. We are more concerned with thoughts from the heart, than details on punctuation and spelling. Judges will return their work by February 28th to Cheryl Carnwath. Winners will be notified so they may be present on stage May 1st to receive their recognition and special awards.
Winners are invited to arrive early to become familiar with the event and participate in the Town Meeting.
Our Judges are:
1. Stormy Friday - President,The Friday Group' Children's author
2. Tom Marquardt - Executive Editor Capital Newspaper
3. Rob Finacy - Children's author
4. Joel Freeman - author, producer, motivational speaker
5. Heather Slunt - AACO Health Department Prevention Service
6. Maggie Harris - A.A.C.C. Assistant Director Youth Program
7. Jean McCracken, CAC-AD Safe & Drug Free Schools Project
A special guest will present "Hometown Hero" recognitions and awards.