THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER’S OFFICE
DANVILLE, IL… State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) is launching an America 250 Essay Contest for students entering grades 6-12 this summer.
The contestants will choose one of four categories and those include:
- The Future I Want to Help Build: Imagine the next 250 years…
- My Community’s Story: How has your community contributed to the American story?
- Many Stories, One Illinois: Share how different cultures, families, traditions, or experiences come together to shape Illinois and America.
- I am Part of the American Story: What does it mean to you to be a part of America’s story?
Students in 6-8 grades may submit a 200-word essay and students in 9-12 may submit a 500-word essay. All entries must be typed in 12pt font and double spaced.
There will be five total winners of the contest, one overall winner and a winner for each of the four categories. The overall winner will be awarded a signed certificate from Rep. Schweizer, a U.S. flag flown over the Illinois Capitol, and recognition in a media release and on social media. The category winners will receive a certificate and a U.S. flag.
To submit, please email submission in a Word Document to repschweizer@district104.com. The Representative will name winners by July 15, 2026.
For more information, visit RepSchweizer.com or call (217) 477-0104.
