Purpose: The Canadian Charolais Youth Association National Board Annual Essay Competition has been created by the CCYA National Board to encourage youth to be involved in the Charolais industry and actively promote the educational endeavors of CCYA members..
Prizes:
Essay Requirements:
- Youth members must write an essay on one of the assigned topics for their respective age category.
- An essay form must be included as the cover page.
- Essays must be typed, size 12 font Times New Roman font, double spaced, and 1” margins.
- Essay Length:
- Jr: 1-2 Pages
- Int: 2-3 Pages
- Sr: 2-4 Pages
Regulations:
- Youth members will write and research their essay independently.
- Any references or resources will be cited.
- Youth members will be active members in good standing at the time of submission of their essays.
2023 Topic
Junior: Who is your role model and or mentor? And why?
Intermediate/Senior: Who is your role model and or mentor within the agriculture industry? How have they impacted you?
The submissions will still be judged by age category. Expectations for the content structure and writing style will differ depending on the age category. You must follow the requirements for your age category as set out in the Competition Rules.
View and Download the 2023 Essay Application Form.
Past Topics:
2012 Topic: Why eat beef?
2013: What can you do to support the positive face of agriculture?
2014: If you could teach someone about agriculture, what is your story?
2015: What has the agriculture industry given you?
2016: What do you see as the most effective means to reach and educate consumers about the beef industry?
2017: If you were the Agriculture Minister, provincially or federally, what would you do to enhance the Canadian agriculture industry?
2018: Compare the positive and negative effects of hormone free/non GMO beef campaigns (such as A&W) on the cattle industry?
2019: (Jr) From pasture to plate, tell us your Canadian “beef story”. (Int and Sr) Discuss the importance and challenges of trade for the Canadian Beef Industry.
2020: Discuss plant based “beef”
2022: How would you describe the cattle industry to your classmate?