The objective of the contest is to promote ethics among children using the "Six Pillars of Character". The contest encourages students to improve their writing and drawing skills along with creating public awareness in the achievement of students.  This contest allows local FCE members to participate in a nationwide project and to promote and market FCE to the community during National FCE Week.

Any current fourth grade student attending a public, private or home school is eligible to participate in the FCE Essay and Artwork Contest. The contest begins September 1 and runs through March 1 with promotion announced during National FCE Week.

The National first, second and third place winners will be announced at the National FCE Conference. The winners will receive Savings Bonds of $500, $250 and $100.

Each year a different character value will be the theme from the "Six Pillars of Character". The contest themes will run in the following order:

Trustworthiness    2013
Respect               2014
Responsibility      2015 
Fairness              2010                                                           
Caring                2011 
Citizenship          2012

Guidelines for the Essay and Artwork Contest may be obtained by contacting your state president or by contacting National FCE Headquarters:

Postmarked by April 15

National FCE Essay & Artwork Contest
73 Cavalier Blvd Ste 106
Florence, KY 41042