Students and parents, we are excited to share details about this year's Florida Black History Month Art and Essay Contests, which celebrate Florida’s rich African American heritage. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, writing skills, and learn more about the contributions of African American heroes in our state.
Art Contest (Grades K-3)
- Theme: Celebrating Florida’s African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom
- Eligibility: Open to Florida students in grades K-3.
- Submission Guidelines:
- Mail entries to:
Volunteer Florida: Black History Month Committee, 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32308 - Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
- No emailed, scanned, or faxed entries will be accepted.
- Contestants cover shipping costs.
- Mail entries to:
- Awards: Four winners will receive a $100 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida State Parks.
Essay Contest (Grades 4-8)
- Theme: Celebrating Florida’s African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom
- Eligibility: Open to Florida students in grades 4-8 (public, charter, private, home, or virtual schools).
- Submission Guidelines:
- Essays must be 500 words or less, written in English, and typed.
- Each student may submit only one essay.
- Entries can be mailed to the address above or submitted online.
- Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
- No emailed, scanned, or faxed entries will be accepted.
- Contestants cover shipping costs.
- Awards: Six winners (two from grades 4-5, two from grades 6-8, and two from grades 9-12) will receive:
- A 2-Year Florida College Plan scholarship from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation
- A $100 gift card for school supplies
Excellence in Education Award (Educators)
- Eligibility: Open to full-time educators in Florida, including public, charter, private, homeschool, and virtual schools.
- Nomination Process:
- Nominations can be submitted by principals, teachers, parents, guardians, or students.
- Entries can be mailed or submitted online.
- Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
- Contestants cover shipping costs.
- Awards: Four winners will receive $2,500 from Volunteer Florida.
For full contest details, guidelines, and entry forms, visit:
👉 Student Contests
👉 Educator Awards