Nuestra Comunidad – Fuerte y Resiliente | Our Community – Strong and Resilient
17th Annual Youth Essay and Multimedia Contest
Entries must be submitted by August 29, 2025 at 5 PM
PRIZES:
A Grand Prize Winner and 3 runner up finalists will be selected and recognized at the Orgullo Hispano Awards Ceremony on September 26th.
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Conexión Américas invites students to participate in the 17th annual Essay and Multimedia Contest.
CONTEST DETAILS:
Who: High school students (9th through 12th grade) who live in Middle Tennessee are eligible to enter the contest.
Theme: Nuestra Comunidad – Fuerte y Resiliente | Our Community – Strong and Resilient
Our Latinx community has faced challenges with courage, care, and determination. Through it all, we continue to grow stronger by lifting each other up, serving our communities, and showing what true strength and resilience look like.
This year, we invite you to share your stories of strength. How have you seen resilience in action in our Latinx communities? How do you or others help our community stay strong, united, and hopeful for the future?
Language: English or Spanish entries accepted
Requirements and Guidelines. Applicants may enter one category only.
Written Essay Category
- Original writing of the student in English or Spanish.
- Up to 3 pages or 1,000 words.
- Entries can be submitted via e-mail to justin@conexionamericas.org or delivered in person or by mail to: Conexión Américas, Attn: Essay and Multimedia Contest, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Multimedia (video or photo essay) Category
- Original multimedia work of the student. May include family photos/video taken by others with permission
- Video up to 5 minutes in length. Photo essay up to 20 photos with captions or commentary.
- Links to entries on your youtube account/blog can be submitted via e-mail to justin@conexionamericas.org.
All entries must include:
- Submitted work becomes the property of Conexión Américas.
- The winner and three finalists of the contest must attend the ceremony on September 26th at 6pm, at Casa Azafrán (2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville TN) where we will be recognized
DEADLINE All entries must be received by Friday, August 29 at 5pm.
Please contact justin@conexionamericas.org with any questions.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, observed nationwide from September 15 to October 15, Conexión Américas and our sponsors celebrate the presence, contributions and rich cultural heritage of Latinos in the United States and in Tennessee.
