Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest 2026-2027

2026-2027 Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest
The Tennessee Concrete Association sponsors an annual High School Essay Contest for Tennessee students and we would love your participation.

All entries will be judged by a panel of industry personnel and TCA will award VISA gift cards to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place essays.

First place ($750)

Second-place ($500)

Third-place ($250)

The TCA contest winners will have their essays published in the spring edition of Tennessee Concrete Magazine in addition to the cash prizes.

The school contact of winning essays will also receive a VISA gift card or School Donation in the amount of $75.

Essay Contest Rules:
- Open to all Tennessee high school students ages 16-18 at the beginning of the school term.
- Essay must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed 600 words.
- Essay must have a header containing the students name and title of the essay.
- Complete this online form to submit essay.
- Essays will be judged on content and writing ability (grammar, style, clarity, etc.).
- Essay should be a short literary composition on the subject of concrete and not a report.
- Essays should demonstrate a student's awareness of concrete's role as a building material in homes, commercial buildings, streets, and highways. Follow the given prompt below.
Essay Prompt: How have you or your community been shaped by concrete?

Essay must be submitted by: December 11, 2026

Winning essay authors will be asked to submit a head shot photo.

Tennessee Concrete Association reserves the right to publish the winning entries in whole or in part. All entries become the property of Tennessee Concrete Association.
Student's Name

First NameLast Name
Student's Phone Number

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Student's E-mail
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Parent or Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian's Mobile Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Guardian's Email
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Student Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student's Birth Date
Full Name of School Presently Attending
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School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Contact (Student's teacher or guidance counselor)

First NameLast Name
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School Contact E-mail
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School Contact Phone Number

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Essay Title:
Title of your essay submission
GUIDELINES FOR AI USAGE

We're excited about your interest in our essay contest! We want to provide a quick clarification regarding the use of AI, such as ChatGPT, in the writing process.

Feel free to use AI tools for brainstorming, generating ideas & researching your chosen topic. However, when it come to the actual essay composition, we expect your entries to be solely the product of your own creativity and effort.

Remember, your authentic voice and originality are what we value most in this contest. Let AI be a stepping stone for inspiration, but let your thoughts and ideas shape your essay.
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2026-2027 Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest