2023 Louisville Constitution Town Community Ambassador Contest
We are pleased that you are interested in applying for the new 2023/2024 Constitution Ambassador Contest. We want this to be a fun and memorable experience for each of you.
The Louisville Constitution Committee began observing Constitution week in 1952 with many different celebrations/events. The Queen's Pageant has been a fun/memorable way to celebrate, however the young men have been missing an opportunity to get involved. We have developed this new contest to help the younger generation learn about the history of the Constitution and our community, gain experience in meeting and interacting with other people, and public speaking.
Qualifications and an entry form are on-line at www.LouisvilleConstitutionTown.org. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY so you are aware of what will be expected of you. Please complete the on-line form completely with essay, references, photo, and sponsor form by September 1 (note extended date). NO applications will be accepted after this date! Please be sure all information is correct, as the information furnished by you will be used for all publicity.
Rules:
1. Qualification
* ALL Juniors and Seniors students (2023/2024 school year) enrolled in the Louisville Ohio High School district or home
schooled and with a Louisville address.
* The candidate must have never been married, divorced, had an annulment or have been pregnant. If selected as ambassador,
student must remain unmarried and not pregnant throughout term.
2. Full Application, 200-word Essay, sponsor, a recent photo, and references to be submitted byDEADLINE September 1, 2023
3. All candidates must have their picture taken by the Constitution Committee’s photographer, Laura Esposito Photography
(330-704-6473), no later than August 31. These portraits will be used for publicity and presentation at the Community
Banquet. Photo will be available for candidates to purchase.
4. Each participant will select a sponsor ($25). Sponsor fee helps in publicity, printing, prizes, etc. of the Ambassador Contest.
5. Business dress attire is required at all events candidates/ambassadors participate in.
6. If needed during year, ambassadors may be asked to submit to a drug test.
7. All candidates and sponsors will be publicized on Constitution Committee Website, Facebook, Louisville Herald Web site,
Banquet projection presentation, and Constitution Week program booklet.
8. All those who submit an application will receive a certificate of participation.
9. Judges will review all applications/essays submitted. Six candidates will be selected from applications to share a 3-minute
speech at the Community Banquet September 20, 2023.
10. Judges at banquet will select 2 winners to serve as the Constitution Ambassadors for 2023/2024 year.
11. The two Ambassadors will receive a $200 cash prize each.
12. Ambassadors will be invited to participant in events during year representing Louisville.
Application Process:
1. Complete on-line application.
2. Submit a recent photo. (email to louisvilleconstitutiontown@gmail.com)
3. Write 200-word essay on Constitution Week theme "Freedom For All ~ Looking To The Future."
4. Select 2 non-family references and ask them to complete on-line reference.
5. Seek support sponsor (fee $25). (Constitution Committee can assist with this if needed.)
1st Level of Judging (point system) based on:
2. Content of essay
3. School participation
4. Extra curricular participation
5. Community service
6. References
6 candidates will be picked and invited to the Community Banquet to give a speech. Candidates' dinner will be paid for at the banquet. Others (parents, sponsors, etc Cost will be $20 for dinner.)
2nd level of Judging at banquet based on:
1. Appearance
2. Speech subject
3. Speech presentation
4. Speech length (3 minutes)
During the year the two ambassadors will be invited to represent Louisville:
1. Ride Constitution Float in September 24 parade.
2. Participate in the Memorial Day services in 2024.
3. Ride car in the 2024 Hall of Fame Community Parade.
4. Participate in the 2024 Mayor's Breakfast during Constitution week.
5. Other possible events.
