The Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is pleased to announce its 2026 Essay Contest. This contest is intended to encourage students to reflect upon Dr. King’s life, philosophy, and impact on the Civil Rights Movement and present-day America. It is meant to challenge students to think about how civil rights and diversity affect their lives and how they can continue the work of Dr. King in their own way.
All Lorain County students in grades 6-12 are invited to enter this contest and may submit one (1) entry per student. Contest entries must be accompanied by a clearly written official entry form, completed in its entirety. (Submissions will not be considered without a completed entry form.)