<p>Have you ever won an essay contest? If so, what was the name of it, and how much money did you win?</p>
<p>yes</p>
<p>optimist club international (i didn't win - yet ;) - I just advanced to a higher level of competition) - $5K if i win (which i doubt)
Martin luther king, jr essay/oration contest - $2K </p>
<p>waiting to hear on many more!</p>
<p>yes</p>
<p>American Legion...couple hundred
Keep America Bountiful, NY State Winner...$100</p>
<p>Workin on some bigger money ones this year.</p>
<p>anyone else?</p>
<p>My school's multi-cultural faire essay contest.
Cash Prize? 0. I got a random gift bag from Union Bank of California with a coffee mug, stationery set, and a book full of quotes.</p>
<p>DD won:
American Legion $100 Local, $200 Regional
US Senate Youth $5,000
Civic Club $500</p>
<p>I won a $2000 local essay contest about Martin Luther King</p>
<p>I won a local contest (Optimist) and went to the next level for scholarship money! :)</p>