ViVa! Vienna! Essay Contest Registration

The first and second -prize winners of this contest will be invited to read their essays and receive their prizes at our next festival.

Write an essay that is a minimum of 500 words and describes the importance of service to others and how that is reflected in the Vienna community.

Who can participate: This contest is open to 7th and 8th grade students from public and private schools in the Vienna area.

What to do: Submit your essay in PDF format using the form below by May 1, 2026. If you have questions, please email ViennaRotaryClubContest@gmail.com

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ViVa! Vienna! Essay Contest - $750 in prizes to be awarded

1st prize - $450
2nd prize - $200
3rd prize - $100

Essay specifications:

Topic: "Service to others".

Format: 500 words minimum, Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced.

The contest winners will be notified no later than May 15, 2026.

The entries will be judged by a committee of members of the Rotary Club of Vienna.

ViVa! Vienna! is a fun event that you enjoy with your friends every year.

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Contestant Information

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Rules & Regulations

You must be a middle school student to enter this contest.

The prizes for this contest are:

1st prize - $450
2nd prize - $200
3rd prize - $100

Format: 500 words minimum, Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced.

All entries must be received no later than strong>May 1,2026.

The contest winners will be notified no later than May 15,2026.

The first and second -prize winners of this contest will be invited to read their essays and receive their prizes at our next festival.

The entries will be judged by a committee of members of the Rotary Club of Vienna.


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