News on Behalf of the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials

The Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (FBC-LEO) is sponsoring a statewide essay contest on the topic of social media.

This contest assists 11th- and 12th-grade students in FBC-LEO member municipalities pursuing post-high school education. We are encouraging students to learn and write about the positive and negative consequences of social media use in Florida and discuss how it shapes individuals’ perspective and experiences within the unique and diverse makeup of the Sunshine State.

The winner will receive a $1,500.00 scholarship for the Florida college or technical career institution of their choice. The selected essay will be published in the association’s newsletter, and the winner will be recognized at the President’s dinner during the FBC-LEO Annual Conference on April 4-5, 2024.

Entries must be submitted by February 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Essays will be judged by a committee comprised of members from the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Board of Directors.

FBC-LEO members are asked to encourage 11th- and 12th-graders in their city to participate in the essay contest. The contest will also be promoted on our social media platforms. 

Please promote this contest by doing the following:

• Share the application with your school superintendent and high school principals. Encourage them to share the contest information with their schools.

• Share the application with local 11th and 12th grader teachers and encourage them to share it with their students.

If you have any questions, please contact Caressa Andrews-Moye at candrewsmoye@flcities.com or 850.701.3621.

To Apply: https://www.cognitoforms.com/floridaleagueofcities1/fbcleoessaycontestentryform