Winners for 2024-2025 will be announced in late March or early April.
Contest Details:
The Florida League of Mayors partners with the Florida League of Cities to offer the annual If I Were Elected Mayor essay contest for Florida 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
The Florida League of Cities has been the united voice for Florida’s municipalities for more than 100 years. FLC’s mission is to serve the needs of Florida’s municipalities and promote local self-government. The FLC supports local voices making local choices to protect and enhance Florida’s communities.
The contest was started in 2014.
A Florida student (in grades 6th, 7th or 8th) can win up to $1,000 for writing an essay! The essay needs to be about making a difference as Mayor and how Home Rule helps make your municipality a great place to live.
What are the prizes?
First place receives a $1,000 gift card, second place receives a $500 gift card and third place receives a $250 gift card.
Winners will receive a gift card and a framed resolution at their local city council/commission meeting, which will be presented by the Mayor and the Florida League of Mayors Executive Director.
When is the deadline?
The deadline for submitting an essay for 2024-2025 was January 31, 2025.
How do I apply?
The application for 2024-2025 closed on January 31, 2025. The application for 2025-2026 will be available in fall 2025.