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18TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST - ENTRIES POSTMARKED BY MARCH 12, 2010

BYNUMS, GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE AND UPMC HEALTH PLAN PRESENT
18TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 12, 2010

WHAT DOES AN ICE CREAM SCOOPER HAVE TO DO WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY?

Alfred L. Cralle was an African American inventor who lived in Pittsburgh. He patented his design for the Ice Cream Mold on Feb. 2, 1897,patent # 576395. His mechanical device (better known as an ice cream scooper) keeps ice cream from sticking as it is being served. The basic design of Cralle's ice cream mold was so ingenious that it is still in use today! By entering this contest, you can learn about other great African American product designers, engineers and inventors.

YOUR ENTRY MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:
*What African American product designer, engineer, or inventor do you admire and why? How has that person impacted society?

*The contest is open to anyone 6 through 18 who lives in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington & Westmoreland Counties.
*Your essay must be no more than 500 words.
*Your entry must be postmarked by March 12, 2010.
*Include the Title, your Name and Age on the first page of your essay.
*Staple the Entry form to the front of your essay.
*Complete all required information on the Entry Form and include it with your entry.
*The individual you select to write about can be living or deceased.


For bonus points, you can submit poetry, art, music or video along with your essay. Follow the guidelines below or submission of these materials. Your composition MUST NOT include Violence, Profanity or Adult content of any kind.
Your entry becomes the property of Bynums and will not be returned.
This flyer can be photocopied.

OPTIONAL BONUS POINTS
You must submit an essay to enter this contest. You also have the option of including any one (1) of the following for bonus points: Poetry - Poem must be no longer than 40 lines. Art - The dimensions of your artwork must be no larger than 16"x20". Two-dimensional artwork accepted only. (Sculptures or three-dimensional art will NOT be accepted.) Do not send framed artwork. Music - All music and lyrics submitted must be original. Your composition must be submitted as an audio CD only. Video - The length of your video MUST NOT exceed five minutes. Your entry must be submitted as a DVD or VHS tape. Pictures - You can include pictures related to your essay.

PRINT OUT ENTRY FORM HERE

SEND THE COMPLETED ENTRY FORM ALONG WITH YOUR ENTRY TO:
ESSAY CONTEST 2010
BYNUMS MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1501 REEDSDALE STREET, SUITE 5003
PITTSBURGH, PA 15233

PRIZES TO BE AWARDED:
PLACE WINNERS RECEIVE $500.
Plus, $500 will be donated to his/her sponsoring organization
PLACE WINNERS RECEIVE $100.
Plus, $100 will be donated to his/her sponsoring organization
PLACE WINNERS RECEIVE $50
Plus, $50 will be donated to his/her sponsoring organization

NOTE: THE STUDENT'S AGE WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN EVALUATIING ENTRIES.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE JUDGING CRITERIA CLICK HERE

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