Leatherneck Writing Contest

Submissions for the 2024 Leatherneck Writing Contest will be accepted January 1 – March 31

2024 Submission Form

Submit your entry to the Leatherneck Writing Contest

Submission Title(Required)

Submission Category(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Grade(Required)

Unit(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

SNOIC/OIC

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Required for award distribution.

Submission Upload(Required)

Accepted file types: doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB.

Word Document

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Contest Information

The Marine Corps Association is proud to present the Leatherneck Writing Contest in addition to providing awards for writing contests all across the Marine Corps.

DEADLINE: 31 March

PRIZES

1st Place: $1,000 + an engraved plaque
2nd Place: $750 + an engraved plaque
3rd Place: $500 + an engraved plaque

TOPIC

Leadership – The history of the Corps is filled with legendary examples of outstanding leaders and today’s Marines maintain that tradition of excellence. Drawing from our storied history, or from your own experience:

Describe the single most important thing you have learned about leading Marines, or Describe an outstanding Marine Corps leader and what makes him or her successful.

DETAILS

Maximum 2000 words
Must include contact information: grade, name, unit, SNOIC/OIC, author’s bio, mailing address, email, and phone number
Submit electronically to leatherneck@mca-marines.org in Microsoft Word Format
Sponsored by Colonel Charles Michaels, USMC (Ret)