Mayor For A Day Essay Contest

What would you do if you were mayor for a day!? Fourth and fifth graders can answer this prompt from the League of Minnesota Cities for a chance to win this essay contest at the City or State level!
 
The City of Wyoming will be selecting three winners (one from 4th grade, one from 5th grade, and a third that can be from either grade) for this contest and will award each with a gift card to a local Wyoming business. The League of Minnesota Cities will be selecting winners from their state-wide contest as well. City Staff will submit all received essays to the League for consideration at the state level.

Essay Winners

City Level Winners:

  • $25 gift card to a local Wyoming business
  • Recognition at a Wyoming City Council meeting
  • Official Mayor for a Day Certificate
  • Winning essay published on the City’s website and shared on social media
  • Display of winning essay at the Wyoming City Hall and Wyoming Public Library

 

State Level Winners:

  • $100
  • Recognition in the "Minnesota Cities" magazine

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, December 10th by 4 pm. Winners only will be notified in early January.

Essay Submission

  1. Print and mail it
    • You can print your student’s essay and mail it to: Wyoming City Hall, Attn: Grant MacFarlane, PO Box 188, Wyoming, MN 55092
  2. Email