Official Essay Contest Rules

Section I - General Rules

1. Contestants must enter through the Birth of a New Nation website using the provided form by August 7th.
2. Contestants must write an original essay with limited guidance from others.
3. Birth of a New Nation Global Peace Summit will have the right to edit, publish or otherwise duplicate any essay entered into the contest.
4. Due to the number of entries received, only winners will be contacted with the results.
5. There is no entry fee for this contest.

Section II - Qualifications for Contestants

1. The competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 and Current College Students up to age 26.
2. Contestants may submit only one essay entry during each competition.
3. Grade level must be the same level the student will enter in September 2024.

Section III - Contest Rules

1. Essays must address the official contest prompt. "What Does Building Bridges Mean To You?"
2. Essays must be typed and double-spaced.
3. Essays must be between 400 and 600 words.
4. Any quotations or copyrighted material used in the essays must be identified properly. Failure to identify non-original material will result in disqualification.
5. Essays must be written in English.

Section IV - Judging

1. Judging will be completed by a panel of qualified judges.
2. Judges will not discuss or compare essays until all essays have been judged.
3. Top 8 In Each Category Will Be Notified By August 10th
4. Winners Will Be Announced at the BNNGPS Awards Gala August 25th

Section V - Use of Competition Information

All competition entries become the property of Birth of a New Nation Global Peace Summit. BNNGPS reserves the right to use any and all information related to the contest, including submissions provided by the contestants, for editorial, marketing and any other purpose, unless prohibited by law. Participants hereby grant BNNGPS a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to broadcast, publish, store, reproduce, distribute, syndicate, and otherwise use and exhibit the Submission (along with their names, voices, performance and/or likenesses) in all media now known and later come into being for purposes of trade or advertising without further compensation. Participants represent and warrant that they have full legal right, power and authority to grant BNNGPS license and if applicable, have secured all necessary rights from any participants in, and contributors to, their Submission in order to grant such a license. BNNGPS are under no obligation to use any Submission or return the Submissions to participants.

Section VI - Limitations of Liability

By participating in the competition, you agree to release BNNGPS and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, directors, officers, and agents from any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with your participation in the competition. BNNGPS are not responsible for late, lost or misdirected email or for any computer, online, telephone or technical malfunctions that may occur. If for any reason, the competition is not capable of running as planned, BNNGPS may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.