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George R. Hensel Ethics Contest

The George R. Hensel Ethics Contest aims to promote the significance of ethics among today’s youth by encouraging high school students (grades 9-12) to express their views in essay format. Fully funded by Rotarian George Hensel, the contest incurs no costs for individual clubs. Students can win substantial cash prizes: $3,000 for the first-place winner and $500 for three runners-up. By participating, clubs can recognize local talent, highlight Rotary’s commitment to youth, and enhance community engagement.

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George R. Hensel Ethics Contest

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  1. George R. Hensel Ethics Contest

  2. Purpose The main purpose of this contest is to promote the importance of ethics among today’s youth and to encourage them to express their views

  3. Unique to District 5300 • Fully endowed by Rotarian George Hensel • No costs to individual clubs • Cash prizes to students each year • Modest responsibilities for Vocational Avenue of Service at each club

  4. First Place Winner Receives $3,000 3 Runners-Up Receive $500 each

  5. Who Can Participate? • The contest is open to all high school students from grades 9 – 12 • Living in or enrolled in any public or private high school in the geographic boundaries of district 5300

  6. Why Participate? • Recognize local students • Highlight Rotary’s commitment to youth • It’s a program members and guests will enjoy • to highlight Rotary's commitment to the youth o

  7. Lots of Work? • Locate your local schools • Talk to the college counselor, principal, or English Department Chairperson • Outline the specific dates and requirements • Judge the Club level essays

  8. Judging? • 3 judges per 10 essays is optimal • Invite school personnel, elected officials, friends of the Club to judge, potential members

  9. Are There Rules? • 500-1,000 words • 8 ½ X 11” paper • Typewritten • 12 point standard font • Original, unpublished work • 3 copies must be submitted to the Club • The essay may not be submitted to another club

  10. What’s the Judging Criteria? • Content = 40% • Clarity of message • Presentation • Creativity = 40% • Style • Originality • Composition = 20% • Grammar • Spelling • Structure

  11. Time Line? Submit to the Club by January 31 Submit to the District by March 14

  12. Winners Awarded at District Conference!

  13. Could it be that simple?

  14. Rotarian George Hensel wants this contest to be user friendly and without costs for Clubs

  15. George Show Us Service Above Self • Promoting the importance of ethics • Creating a venue for high school students to express their views • Giving recognition to outstanding writing skills • Giving Rotary a higher visibility within your community

  16. We Can • Run a contest in each of our Clubs • Budget for local awards and certificates (optional and recommended) • Make the Contest a PR moment for our Clubs

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