The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) is Accepting Entries for its Seventh Annual Essay Contest

The CAP Essay Contest is intended to foster debate, analysis and examination of state alcohol regulation and its implications for citizens across the United States.

 

The topic for this year’s contest is: “As states contemplate the legalization of prohibited products, like marijuana, what are some lessons policymakers and regulators can learn from the movement to end alcohol Prohibition in the 1930s?”

 

WHO CAN ENTER:  The contest is open to all persons who are over the age of 18 as of November 2014. Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to submit essays.

 

HOW TO ENTER:  Essays may be emailed or mailed as a hard copy to: Center for Alcohol Policy; Attn: Essay Contest; 1101 King St., Suite 600A; Alexandria, VA22314. Essays must be accompanied by an entry form.

 

DEADLINE:  The deadline for entries is November 17, 2014.  Winners will be announced in early 2015.

 

AWARDS:  Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.

 

Click here to read the complete contest rules and formatting guidelines.

 

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