| Arthur Ashe was an American hero fighting battles both on and off the court. In his life, he broke barriers in the tennis world, becoming a three time grand slam champion, and the first African American male to win a grand slam tournament. Off the court, he was a social activist taking on issues like racial prejudice, AIDS, apartheid, and youth education. One of his many legacies includes the National Junior Tennis League (“NJTL”), a network of youth serving organizations that provides tennis and education for all. His wish was for NJTL to be a resource for kids to develop skills for leadership and academic excellence. |
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This year the Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest is aimed at getting youth to learn about Arthur Ashe’s accomplishments and offering them a chance for introspection by answering the following question:
“How do you exemplify the ideals of Arthur Ashe?”
1) Write and You Could Win (open to all contestants ages 18 and under): Contestants will compete in one of five age categories listed below. Eligible contestants 18 years of age and younger may answer the question “How do you exemplify the ideals of Arthur Ashe?” in one written page of 300 words or less. Essays must be in English.
2) Draw and You Could Win (open to all contestants ages 12 and under): Contestants will compete in one of two age categories listed below. For the first time, eligible contestants 12 years of age and younger also have the option of submitting a drawing or artwork that reflects their response to the question “How do you exemplify the ideals of Arthur Ashe?” Submissions must be 2-dimensional and no larger than poster board size (22”x28”). Drawings must be in English.
2008 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners - National Release
2008 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest - National Winning Essays
2008 Arthur Ashe Art Contest - List of Winners
2008 Arthur Ashe Art Contest - National Winners Art Work
Winners enjoy Arthur Ashe Kids' Day.
10 national winners at Awards Luncheon hosted by
Mayor Dinkins.
2007 National Winners
2006 National Winners
Check back here in February for information on the 2009 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest.