The Oklahoma Heritage Association hosts the Heritage Week competition each year to encourage fourth through 12th graders throughout the state to embrace and honor their heritage. Fourth through sixth graders compete in the poster competition, seventh through ninth graders compete in the essay competition, and 10th through 12th graders compete in the poster/essay competition. The competition is held each year prior to statehood week in November, and the winners are honored with commendations from the governor’s office. State awards and regional awards are bestowed in each category. Winners also receive cash awards.
2010 Heritage Week Competition Entry Forms:
Poster Competition (4th-6th grades)
Essay Competition (7th-9th grades)
Poster/Essay Competition (10th-12th grades)
All entries are due to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. Entries can be mailed or delivered to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Contact Gini Moore Campbell, director of publications and education, with questions at 405.523.3202 or gmc@oklahomaheritage.com.
Congratulations to the 2009 Heritage Week winners! Click Here to view the list of winners.