The Center for Alcohol Policy is sponsoring its “Ninth Annual Essay Contest” to all persons who are over the age of 18 as of December. Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to submit essays. The contest is intended to foster debate, analysis and examination of state alcohol regulation. The first, second and third place winners will get amounts of $2,500, $1,250 and $500 respectively.
The purpose of the Center for Alcohol Policy is to educate policymakers, regulators and the public about alcohol, its uniqueness, and its regulation.
Eligibility:
- The contest is open to all persons over the age of 18 as of December 2016
- Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to submit essays
- No relatives of individuals working for the Center for Alcohol Policy, its leadership or contest judges are eligible to submit entries for this contest
- Any interested person working for a government entity must certify their ability to enter and win this contest prior to submitting an essay and comply with appropriate ethics laws
How to Apply:
To be applying for the essay contest, the candidates are required to write an essay on the following topic. The essay should be submitted double-spaced with an at least 12-point font in Times New Roman format and should not exceed 25 pages in length, exclusive of endnotes.
The 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition and put control over alcohol regulation directly in the hands of the states. Though each state’s alcohol control policies are unique, they all include distinct regulations for different types of alcohol. Why are various types of alcohol regulated in different ways? Should they be?
Submitting Details:
Entries can be submitted by email or can be postmarked at given address:
- Entries may be emailed to essay-at-centerforalcoholpolicy.org
- Mailed to the given address:
Center for Alcohol Policy Attn:
Essay Contest 1101 King St.
Suite 600-A Alexandria, VA 22314
Financial Aid and Award Money:
Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $2,500, $1,250 and $500 respectively.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for entries is December 2, 2016. Winners will be announced in early 2017.
Link for More Information:
http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest/
Contact Information:
For additional information, you can contact the Center for Alcohol Policy at (703) 519-3090.
