Contest entry requirements are as follows:

• The essay should honor an individual who was significant in your life; perhaps a grandparent, a professor, a colleague, a giant in the field, a childhood friend, etc. (The definition is purposefully broad with the key component being that they made a difference in your life.)

• The essay should be no more than 300 words and highlight the significance of this individual’s impact on you.

• The essay must be submitted to the Group Foundation electronically by November 1 to [email protected].

• All entries will be evaluated and the winner chosen by the Group Foundation’s Scholarship and Awards Committee.

The winner and their mentor, along with the all the other honored mentor/mentee relationships, are recognized at the Group Foundation's Luncheon during the AGPA Annual Meeting in February/March.  The winning essay is then published in the spring issue of the Group Foundation's newsletter, Group Assets. 

Additionally, all the Honor Your Mentor essays for the contest year are published later on the AGPA website for the appreciation of the membership as well as a source of motivation for future contests. 

This year’s inaugural Group Foundation Honor Your Mentor initiative received enthusiastic response from the AGPA membership.  Prepare to be inspired as you read the 2012 winning essay first and then the full collection of this year’s heartwarming essays!