Peace Essay Contest
 

Past Winners

Since its creation, the Peace Essay Contest has inspired young people to write about what peace means to them. Read the grand-prize winning essays through the years.

2024-25
“Peace Without Limits”

Robert Hunt

11 years old

New Zealand

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2023-24
"Dare to Dream"

Yetka Yağiz Demírtas

12 years old

Türkiye

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2022-23
“Lead With Compassion”

Keaton Hamilton

11 years old

Canada

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2021-22
"We Are All Connected"

Shreya Zoy

13 years old

India

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2020-21
“Peace Through Service”

Joshua Wood

13 years old

Australia

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2019-20
“Journey of Peace”

Joseph Critchlow

13 years old

United Kingdom

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2018-19
"Kindness Matters"

Mikayla Ansley

11 years old

Canada

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2017-18
"The Future of Peace"

Ely Potter

13 years old

Ohio, USA

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2016-17
"A Celebration of Peace"

Charlie Bruskotter

12 years old

Ohio, USA

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2015-16
"Share Peace"

Joel Greek

12 years old

Republic of South Africa

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2014-15
"Peace, Love and Understanding"

Jalen Ballard

12 years old

Ohio, USA

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2013-14
"Our World, Our Future"

Ashish Karki

12 years old

Nepal

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2012-13
"Imagine Peace"

Maura Loberg

11 years old

Nebraska, USA

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2011-12
"Children Know Peace"

Mikaela Smith

12 years old

Indiana, USA

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2010-11
"Power of Peace"

Amy Bosko

12 years old

Illinois, USA

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