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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest 2025 |
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We’re excited to announce the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest for Belmont youth. The contest aims to both honor and celebrate the inspiring legacy of Dr. King, while giving students a platform to tell their story and share their thoughts on today’s ever-changing world. All Belmont students in grades 3 -12 can submit a poem or essay reflecting on this year’s theme “Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'what are you doing for others?'" 1963 collection “Strength to Love” - Dr. King. Submissions will be accepted January 6th - February 3rd.
Student finalists will be selected by February 14th and invited to recite their piece at the Awards Ceremony in the Twin Pines Lodge scheduled for Thursday, February 27th,
6:00 - 7:30pm. Finalists and winners will receive monetary gift cards by our generous event sponsors.
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest webpage for the rules and more information on how to submit your entry.
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