BET Essay Contest for A&M Students
First Prize: $100 cash BET gift bag
Second Prize: $50 cash BET gift bag
Third Prize: BET gift bag
During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of Black Americans by honoring the brightest, the most talented, the most ambitious, the most generous and the most crusading members of our community. Whether it is Barack Obama’s political breakthroughs, Jay-Z’s entrepreneurial zeal or Marian Wright Edelman’s efforts for Katrina victims, there are so many in the black community making history today.
Topic: “Blacks Making History Today” – An African American who inspires you and is making a difference today.
Rules: Must be a student at Alabama A&M University
Essay must be at least 500 words and no more than 900 words
Essay must be sent in via email NLT 20 Feb 2008
Essay must include a separate cover page with the following information:
· Name
· Phone number (local or long distance)
· Address (local)
· Email
· Major and Minor
· Classification
· The African American you chose to write about
All essays must be emailed to your BET Marketing Rep at: betmarketingrep@hotmail.com
Any questions or concerns please contact Alexandria Jackson at 256-655-3458
All winners will be notified via phone Feb 22, 2008
Make sure you tune in for the premiere of BET Honors
February 22, 2008 at 7:00pm
Second Prize: $50 cash BET gift bag
Third Prize: BET gift bag
During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of Black Americans by honoring the brightest, the most talented, the most ambitious, the most generous and the most crusading members of our community. Whether it is Barack Obama’s political breakthroughs, Jay-Z’s entrepreneurial zeal or Marian Wright Edelman’s efforts for Katrina victims, there are so many in the black community making history today.
Topic: “Blacks Making History Today” – An African American who inspires you and is making a difference today.
Rules: Must be a student at Alabama A&M University
Essay must be at least 500 words and no more than 900 words
Essay must be sent in via email NLT 20 Feb 2008
Essay must include a separate cover page with the following information:
· Name
· Phone number (local or long distance)
· Address (local)
· Major and Minor
· Classification
· The African American you chose to write about
All essays must be emailed to your BET Marketing Rep at: betmarketingrep@hotmail.com
Any questions or concerns please contact Alexandria Jackson at 256-655-3458
All winners will be notified via phone Feb 22, 2008
Make sure you tune in for the premiere of BET Honors
February 22, 2008 at 7:00pm
