Once again, the Marine Corps Association is looking to recognize writers and essayists for this year’s Chase Essay Contest.
The annual Chase Prize Essay Contest invites articles that challenge conventional wisdom by proposing change to a currentMarine Corps directive, policy, custom or practice. To qualify,entries must propose and argue for a new and better way of ‘‘doing business” in the Marine Corps.
Authors must have strength in their convictions and be prepared for criticism from those who would defend the status quo. That is why the prizes are called Boldness and Daring Awards.
Prizes include $3,000 and an engraved plaque for first place, $1,500 and an engraved plaque for second place and $500 for honorable mention. All entries are eligible for publication.
The contest is named for the late Maj. Gen. Harold W. Chase who believed that the Marine Corps’ strength and its usefulness to the country stemmed in large measure from its intellectual openness and from its ability to accept change. The Chase Contest was established in keeping with this philosophy. The monetary prizes are funded by support from Battelle Corporation as well as continued support from the Chase family.
Instructions
The contest is open to all Marines on active duty and to members of the Marine Corps Reserve.
Manuscripts should be typewritten, double spaced, and range in length from 1,500—2,000 words.
Electronic copies preferred, however, if mailed, please include a CD containing the manuscript in Microsoft Word format.Include a cover page with the title of the essay, author’s name and identification of the essay as a ‘‘Chase Contest Entry.” The author’s name should not appear anywhere but on that cover page. Repeat the essay title on the first page of the essay.
Deadline for entries is Feb. 28.
The Marine Corps Gazette editorial board will judge the contest immediately following the Feb. 28 deadline and notify all entrants of the outcome shortly thereafter. Multipleentries are encouraged; however only one entry will receive and award.
E-mail entries to gazette@mca-marines.org with the subject line ‘‘Chase Entry” or mail to the address below (allow time for delivery):
Marine Corps Gazette
PO Box 1775
Quantico, VA 22134
For more information, contact John A. Keenan, editor, Marine Corps Gazette, at 703-640-6161, ext. 163. Visit www.mca-marines.org⁄gazette for details.
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