General Writing Awards
For writing on history, preferably local or Texas history.
Senior Division 1st–$150, 2nd–$100 and 3rd–$75
Junior Division 1st–$100, 2nd–$75 and 3rd–$50
Elementary Division 1st–$75, 2nd–$50 and 3rd–$25
Special Writing Awards
For an Elementary or Junior Division (grades 5-8) paper that analyzes the contributions of positive leadership by a leader(s) in Texas history.
Winner must maintain an 85 or higher average in school and have an educator complete the recommendation section of his/her Lone Star Leadership Academy application upon receipt of the award.
Sponsored by Education in Action.
For Senior Division (grades 9-12) papers that demonstrate outstanding research and writing on Texas history topics dealing with the period between 1821 and 1886.
Papers should include a minimum of seven sources, of which at least three should be primary.
1st Place: $300 and a one-year membership in The Alamo Society and its publication The Alamo Journal
2nd Place: $200 and a one-year membership in The Alamo Society and its publication The Alamo Journal
3rd Place: $100 and one-year membership in The Alamo Society and its publication The Alamo Journal
Sponsored by Friends and Family of Thomas Ricks Lindley.
For writing on women's history in Texas.
Senior $100
Junior $100
For writing on American women, especially in the pre-1840 and/or Texas Revolutionary eras.
Senior $100
Junior $100
For writing on African-American History in Texas.
Senior $100
Junior $100
For writing on Jewish history, preferably Jewish history in Texas.
First Place $100
Second Place $50
Entry Submission Deadline: March 1, 2010
Current Chapters
