(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - In honor of Women’s History Month and the legacy of the late Nassau County Legislator and former Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is proud to announce the fifth annual Judy Jacobs Essay Contest for LD 16’s fifth- through eighth-grade students.
Students who enter this year’s contest will be responding to the question: “What role can education play in empowering girls to become leaders?” The theme is especially fitting as Judy Jacobs began her career as a public school teacher before being elected to the newly-formed Nassau County Legislature in 1995, where she served with distinction until her untimely death in 2016.
“Throughout her life, Judy Jacobs carried a passion for enriching the lives and minds of young people close to her heart, and one of her greatest joys was when her worlds of government and education intersected,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “I am proud to say that our celebration of Judy Jacobs - a fierce and fearless trailblazer who served Legislative District 16 with tremendous distinction – is now in its fifth year, and I look forward to seeing how community’s young leaders are embracing education to help them achieve their dreams!”
The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 14. Contest winners will be announced during an event set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the Jericho Public Library.
Official Contest Rules:
- All students in grades 5 to 8 may participate
- Students must reside within Legislative District 16
- Submissions should be a minimum of 250 words but not exceed 500 words
- All submissions MUST be accompanied by a completed Participation Agreement
Visit http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD16 for the full contest rules, instructions for submitting entries, and to complete the student participation agreement. Please contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or Adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov with questions.
