How have you made a difference in your community? How have you seen a difference in your community due to the actions of one or many? Every year we ask you to reflect on the impact you’ve made on others or your community in 2023! These can be big or small feats — just as long as you write about an instance where you went above and beyond to help out.
Write about your experience, and win a $25 gift card.
Deadline: November 1, 2023
Rules:
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You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter
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No inappropriate content
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Submissions must relate to the topic (Volunteering or making a difference)
Guidelines and Details:
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Your entry must be 500 words or less
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There is no limit to the number of submissions you can enter
How to Submit:
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Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
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Submit your work to the "Nonfiction - Personal Experience" category of Teen Ink. You can find this selection after selecting the initial "Article/Poetry" submission type.
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Include the words "make a difference" in your submission's tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form.
Prizes:
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Winner and honorable mentions will have their essay published in Teen Ink magazine - December 2023
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The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
