With nearly 500,000 people, Long Beach is the 6th largest city in the California. Yet, thanks to the city’s extraordinary collection of neighborhoods, many still say it feels like “small town America.”
This marvelous approach to “communities within a community” gives Long Beach locals the best of both worlds — a connection to a thriving metropolis and a sense of neighborhood pride.
To celebrate the wonderful neighborhoods that make Long Beach special, EverythingLongBeach.com is hosting the Long Beach Neighborhoods Essay Contest September 18 through October 2.
How to Enter
Write a short essay that describes any Long Beach neighborhood and its unique characteristics. Neighborhood essays might include a description of the area’s residents, architectural characteristics, business or shopping districts, historic sites, community activities, cultural celebrations, urban legends or any other interesting features.
Entries should be between 300 and 500 words. Submissions will be judged on “interestingness,” creativity, and how well the author is able to include neighborhood facts, history or trivia. A winning essay will educate, enlighten and entice residents to learn more about Long Beach Neighborhoods. Entries with significant grammar or spelling errors will be disqualified.
Submit your essay online! Enter the Long Beach Neighborhood Essay Contest. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. October 2, 2009.
If you have any questions, contact us by email at contest@everythinglongbeach.com.
The Judging
One finalist will be chosen from each neighborhood that receives entries (one finalist from Bixby Knolls, one finalist from Belmont Shore, etc). All finalists will have their essay published on EverythingLongBeach.com.
Finalists will be announced online October 12 and the public will be invited to vote for their favorite essays October 12-17. Winners will be announced online October 18.
The Prizes
The Grand Prize winner will walk away with $100 cash!
Additional winners will receive prizes from an array of Long Beach businesses including:
- Indulgence Day Spa — V.I.P package good for multiple visits
- Fern’s Garden — Jacob’s Musical Cascade Chimes ($49.95 value)
- Buono’s Pizza — $25 gift certificate
- Portfolio Coffeehouse — $25 gift certificate
- Johnny Rebs — $25 gift certificate
- The Found Theatre — two tickets for any one Found Theatre production
- Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse — $25 gift certificate
Prizes are still being accepted from local businesses. If your Long Beach business or organization would like to donate a prize, send an email to contest@everythinglongbeach.com.
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