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NM Ethics Essay ContestThe New Mexico Ethics Essay Contest (NMEEC) is an annual writing contest available to high school aged students living in New Mexico. The contest was founded to encourage the brightest young members of our communities from across the state to consider relevant ethical issues. It challenges them to submit thoughtful responses to be evaluated by noteworthy judges, which have included journalists, lawyers, scholars, educators and other diverse leaders across various professional disciplines. The contest uses a scoring rubric that evaluates each submission on content, originality, writing skill and format to determine a selection of finalists with the winners receiving cash prizes. The contest is organized by New Mexico Ethics Watch (NMEW), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and a principal leader in ethics reform in New Mexico.
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THE 2022 NMEW ESSAY CONTEST THEME:
Is It Possible to Have an Ethical Government
Without Equity for All of Its Citizens?
Take a position and develop an argument with relevant evidence.
DEADLINE: 11:59pm MST – FRIDAY JUNE 10th, 2022
Learn About NMEEC Sponsorship Opportunities
NMEEC is seeking a single, exemplary business or individual to become the sole benefactor of this exceptional statewide education outreach program. Your generous support of $10,000 will directly impact the lives of our student finalists, as well as make a difference in New Mexico communities by promoting ethics across the state. When you invest in NMEEC, you invest in New Mexico's future.
When your organization invests in the New Mexico Ethics Essay Contest:
These are just a few of the ways in which your organization will benefit from a partnership with NMEEC. A relationship with the program is more than just a business deal, it’s an investment in New Mexico's future.
With your sponsorship you will receive the following:
When your organization invests in the New Mexico Ethics Essay Contest:
- It sends a strong message to the community that your organization is socially responsible and cares about New Mexico.
- It demonstrates that your company is forward-thinking and committed to making a difference in the future of New Mexico.
- It provides a positive publicity opportunity that communicates your organization's values to New Mexico's elected officials, citizens, and youth.
These are just a few of the ways in which your organization will benefit from a partnership with NMEEC. A relationship with the program is more than just a business deal, it’s an investment in New Mexico's future.
With your sponsorship you will receive the following:
- The “Name of Your Business” Award will be granted to the first prize winning essay. This will include a laser engraved alder plaque with your name and logo.
- Acknowledgement in all event materials including website, press releases, advertising, social media posts and printed outreach
- 10 tickets to Ethics In New Mexico, our annual event where the awards ceremony is held.
- Verbal recognition at the podium at the annual event.
Past Winners
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2021
First Prize: Claire Kenzie Seley - Goddard H.S., Roswell Second Prize:
Colter Coombs - Oñate HS, Las Cruces Third Prize: Jazlynn Armijo - Socorro HS, Socorro Honorable Mention: Emilia Coombs - Arrowhead Park Early High School, Las Cruces Honorable Mention: Loriann Chavez - East Mountain HS, Sandia Park |
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2021
First Prize: Elijah Nix - Volcano Vista H.S., Rio Rancho Second Prize:
Mariluz Lebkuechner - PAPA, Albuquerque Third Prize: Harmony Jenkins - Highland H.S., Albuquerque Honorable Mention: Clare Delanoy, Sandia H.S., Albuquerque Honorable Mention: Alena Kinsella - Mayfield H.S., Las Cruces Honorable Mention: Sophie Anderson-Haynie - PAPA, Albuquerque |
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2019
First Prize: Lesa Rae Waterer - Volcano Vista H.S., Rio Rancho |
