Malliotakis Announces 2025 President's Day Essay Contest

(STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced the launch of her annual President's Day Essay Contest. This annual contest invites students in grades 3-5 who reside in or attend school in New York's 11th Congressional District to share their ideas on how they would improve their community and country as President of the United States.

"I am pleased to announce this year's President's Day Essay Contest," said Congresswoman Malliotakis. "Each year, my office receives hundreds of essays from students across Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. This contest provides a valuable opportunity for students to learn more about our government and challenges facing our community."

Winners will receive a certificate of recognition, a gift card to a local bookstore & will be invited to a pizza party where they will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas with Congresswoman Malliotakis.

CONTEST DETAILS:

• Submission deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025
• The contest is open to students in grades 3-5 who reside or attend school in New York's 11th Congressional District.
• Essays must not exceed 400 words in length.
• Submit essays by email to NY11YouthEngagement@mail.house.gov
• To be considered, essays must include the student's first & last name, school, grade, class, along with parent or guardian's name & contact information and the following information.