Peace Essay Contest
Past Winners Since its creation, the Peace Essay Contest has inspired young people to write about what peace means to them. Read the grand-prize winning essays through the years.
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2024-25 “Peace Without Limits” Robert Hunt 11 years old
New Zealand
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2023-24 "Dare to Dream" Yetka Yağiz Demírtas 12 years old
Türkiye
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2022-23 “Lead With Compassion” Keaton Hamilton 11 years old
Canada
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2021-22 "We Are All Connected" Shreya Zoy 13 years old
India
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2020-21 “Peace Through Service” Joshua Wood 13 years old
Australia
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2019-20 “Journey of Peace” Joseph Critchlow 13 years old
United Kingdom
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2018-19 "Kindness Matters" Mikayla Ansley 11 years old
Canada
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2017-18 "The Future of Peace" Ely Potter 13 years old
Ohio, USA
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2016-17 "A Celebration of Peace" Charlie Bruskotter 12 years old
Ohio, USA
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2015-16 "Share Peace" Joel Greek 12 years old
Republic of South Africa
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2014-15 "Peace, Love and Understanding" Jalen Ballard 12 years old
Ohio, USA
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2013-14 "Our World, Our Future" Ashish Karki 12 years old
Nepal
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2012-13 "Imagine Peace" Maura Loberg 11 years old
Nebraska, USA
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2011-12 "Children Know Peace" Mikaela Smith 12 years old
Indiana, USA
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2010-11 "Power of Peace" Amy Bosko 12 years old
Illinois, USA
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