AGA hosts 2nd annual High School Essay Competition
The AGA Guam Chapter is hosting its second annual high school essay competition aimed at encouraging active participation and awareness on accountability and transparency in the government.
By KUAM NewsGuam - How can my generation utilize the Internet and other technology to promote government transparency and accountability? That's what the Association of Government Accountants wants to know.
The AGA Guam Chapter is hosting its second annual high school essay competition aimed at encouraging active participation and awareness on accountability and transparency in the government.
The competition is open to all registered students attending high school on Guam from 9th to 12th grade and must focus on the theme of "Government Accountability in the Digital Age: How my generation can utilize the Internet and other technology to promote government transparency and accountability."
Essays must not be previously published articles whereas a sponsoring teacher must certify that the essay is original work. Essays must also be at least 300 words but no more than 500 words.
A judging panel includes public auditor Doris Flores Brooks, Senator Ben Pangelinan, UOG Comptroller Zeny Asuncion-Nace and AGA Guam Chapter Early Careers Committee Chairperson Ricky Hernandez. Winners will have their essays published in the AGA Guam Chapter monthly newsletter and the AGA website. Three winners will be selected with first place receiving $300, second place receiving $150 and third place receiving $75.
The deadline for submissions is March 1. All essays must be in Microsoft word format and e-mailed with subject line "AGA Essay" with the name of student, school and grade to Hernandez at [email protected]. You can also visit aga.guam.net for more information on the rules and essay criteria.