2022 Essay Contest
2022 Essay Contest Results
The contest was for youth ages 14-18 with the topic, "According to the Gathas, can one be a Zoroastrian without a belief in God?"
Four intelligently written essays were received. Congratulations to all of you.
After collaboration with the contest judges, we will announce one winner and three honorable mentions as follows:
Winner:
Mr. Zeyus Spenta from British Columbia (ZSBC)
Honorable mentions:
Mr. Rayhan Driver from Illinois (ZAMC)
Ms. Chista Irani from California (PZO)
Ms. Mantra Roointan from California (CZC-LA)
The winner will receive a check for $300 dollars and the honorable mentions a check for $75 dollars each.
Many thanks to our wonderful contestants, contest judges, Mr. Man oochehri our wonderful webmaster, Ms. Azadeh Hormozdiari for designing our flyer, California Zoroastrian Center, FEZANA, and all the religion teachers for their support.
Topic
According to the Gathas, can one be a Zoroastrian without a belief in God?
Zarathushtra called his message Daena Vanghuhi meaning the “good conscience”. Later it was also known as Mazdyasni meaning “celebration of Wisdom”, Din e Behi meaning “the good religion” and today commonly known as Zoroastrianism or Zarathushtrian.
Guidelines
Essays are accepted to the deadline on January 15, 2022
Essays must be 500-800 words in English. MS. Word format only
The contestant must be 14-18 years of age
IMPORTANT
To submit your essay, you must go to online submission section and follow the required steps or email your essay to zessayentry@yahoo.com along with your
1)full name, 2)email address, 3)phone number, 4)mailing address, 5)gender, and 6)birthdate
Confirmation of receipt of essay will be in the form of an email within 48 hours of submission
Deadline
Entries must be received via email no later than Jan 15, 2022
Awards
First Place: Certificate and prize of $300
Second Place: Certificate and prize of $200
Third Place: Certificate and prize of $100
* All prize winners will be announced on March 20, 2022 on this website
* Certificates and prizes will be mailed to the winners on April 20, 2022
* Additional awards will be given if applicable
* A minimum number of entries is required to have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
For further inquiries concerning the Essay Contest for Youth, please contact zessayentry@yahoo.com
By submitting you agree for essay Contest organizer to publish your essay in any desired form
Supported by
CZC los angeles (czc-la)
Endorsed by
CHEHREHNAMA Magzaine & FEZANA Journal