The Leslie and Norman Davis Student Essay Contest: A Tribute to Moral Courage

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About the Contest
The Mountain States Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is excited to launch the Leslie and Norman Davis Student Essay Contest – A Tribute to Moral Courage: Standing Up Against Injustice. This new middle and high school student essay contest is designed to encourage students to recognize those individuals throughout history who took a strong stand on a specific issue based on their personal beliefs or convictions, regardless of danger or threats to personal safety.

The Essay Topic
Write about an individual or group that showed moral courage. Read More.

Forms and Instructions
Submission Guidelines
Awards and Deadlines


Application Form (pdf)
Reflection Sheet (pdf)
Judging Rubric (pdf)