America 250 Iredell is holding art, essay, and multimedia/video contests for Iredell-Statesville Schools students in grades 7-12 and those who live in the I-SS district area who attend private, home, or charter schools. The contest focuses on the importance of American history and its role in Iredell County’s experiences.
The Iredell Community Remembrance Project is sponsoring the $500 first prize and $250 second prize in each contest category. A panel of community judges, using a rubric provided to contestants after contest registration, will determine the winners in each category, with prizes awarded at a recognition ceremony.
To enter, students must complete an online application to enter one of the three contests at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uK8so8c4NJQ_OAqYcAOxn3qAmKWKlGkSWNVLkqnPsLQ by December 30.
The student’s contest product, which must follow all contest criteria, must be completed and turned in by May 23.