Dr. Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Winners
The author of the winning essay, receives a cash prize of $500 plus an additional $500 donated in their name to the charity or non-profit organization of their choice.
Fall 2020 Winning Submission: Ms. Veronica Jacobs
Public Affairs Theme: The Power of Voice
Nonprofit Organization: Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages
Fall 2019 Winning Submission: Ms. Hope Roozenboom
Public Affairs Theme: The 21st Century Digital World
Nonprofit Organization: The Pregnancy Care Center
Fall 2018 Winning Submission: Ms. Kimberly Korff
Public Affairs Theme: Unity in Community
Nonprofit Organization: Springfield Dream Center
Spring 2018 Winning Submission: Ms. Delaney O'Donnell
Public Affairs Theme: Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences
Nonprofit Organization: Equi-Librium Therapy Center
2017 Winning Submission: Ms. Rachel Petrie
Public Affairs Theme: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Perspectives on
Self-Government
Nonprofit Organization: The Kitchen, Inc.
2016 Winning Submission: Ms. Kimberly Woodman
Public Affairs Theme: Building Healthy Communities: Body, Mind and Spirit
Nonprofit Organization: Convoy of Hope-Feed ONE