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The heroes that make a difference… in and out of your classroom
$3,000.00

Welcome to the 2012 Lives That Make
a Difference Essay Contest

Here you can learn more about this year’s essay contest and Official Rules, check out last year’s essay winner, and submit your own essay into the competition!

Teachers, be sure to check out our Teacher Resources section to learn how to weekly bring free A&E educational programming into your classroom.

One of Your Students Could Win $3,000

Students in grades 5-12 may enter by writing an essay based on someone they think made the biggest impact on Canadian society in 2012. Prizes are awarded in two grade levels: 5th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. Two winners will be selected in each level.

GRAND PRIZE
Student: $3,000 Prize
Department/Classroom
of Teacher: $1,000 Cash

FIRST PRIZE
Student: $2,000 Prize
Department/Classroom
of Teacher: $1,000 Cash

Thanks for visiting, but Lives That Make a Difference contest is closed for 2012. Please check out the 2012 winners and read their essay by visiting the 2012 Winners Page.

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