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Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program
Connecting Local to Global
Santa Clarita Valley
International Program
Annual
Young
Authors
Showcase
2015 Theme:
Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity
Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one
individual, one community at a time. This year’s theme, Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity,
celebrates Sister Cities International’s mission.
Sister Cities International founder President Dwight D. Eisenhower reasoned that, by becoming friends, people of
get to know each other, their mutual respect and understanding can transform diplomatic relations and foster
peace and prosperity. Artists and authors from around the world are encouraged to use their imagination. What
is your vision of peace? How does connecting globally allow you and your community to prosper?
Eligibility:
• Participants must be between 13 and
18 years of age BY May 1, 2015.
• One (1) entry is allowed from each
participant.
SEND ESSAY/POEM & ENTRY FORM TO:
Santa Clarita Valley International Program
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
ATTN: Elena Galvez
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
[email protected]
(661) 255-4317 or
(661) 250-3726
scvipsantaclarita.org
facebook.com/scvip
www.sister-cities.org/YAAS
• Categories: Essay or Poetry.
• Essays are not to exceed 500 words, and poetry is not to exceed
25 lines.
• Judges will evaluate entries based on theme interpretation,
composition, and grammar.
• A digital copy of each entry must be submitted to
[email protected].
• All work must be original and inspired by the theme.
• Entries may not be plagiarized, stolen, or copied from other sources.
• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS APRIL 15, 2015.
Award & Recognition:
• Judging and showcase will take place in late April
• $100-Prize for Best Essay
• $100-Prize for Best Poem
• Recognition by the Santa Clarita City Council
• The winning essay and poem will be submitted to Sister Cities International
in Washington D.C. to compete with entries from other Sister Cities for the
grand prize of $1,000 (per category)
Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program
Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity
ENTRY FORM
Santa Clarita Valley
International Program
Please print clearly in English and enclose this form with your entry.
Category (Check One)
 Essay  Poetry
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Author’s Full Name (First, Last)
Title of Piece
Birth Date (MM/DD/YY)
School
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Mailing Address (Street, City, Zip Code)
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E-Mail
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Phone
Please tell us what inspired you to create this work. Continue on the back if you need more space.
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By submitting this entry, I agree to give the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP) and Sister Cities International
(SCI), their members and affiliates permission to publish and display the submitted entry at public exhibits, online, in
publications, and/or in promotional materials, at the discretion of SCVIP and/or SCI. I agree to abide by all the rules and terms
of the showcase and agree to waive all claims of any kind against the showcase organizers.
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Signature of Author
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Date
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO:
 Send a hard copy of the poem or essay with the entry form to SCV International Program.
 Email a copy to [email protected].
HARD COPY & EMAIL REQUIRED. SEND TO:
Santa Clarita Valley International Program
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
ATTN: Elena Galvez
[email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
[email protected]
(661) 255-4317 or (661) 250-3726
scvipsantaclarita.org
facebook.com/scvip
Annual
Young
Authors
Showcase