A Senior I Know Essay Contest
Every year, the Department of Senior Affairs sponsors the City's Annual "A Senior I Know" Essay Contest for students in grades 1-5.
Older and younger generations have a lot to learn from one another, and one way to keep younger generations connected to significant older adults in their lives is to create opportunities for children to share how these relationships have positively impacted them.
But participating in the contest is not necessary to make this a valuable activity! Whether you choose to submit the essay as a contest entry, save it as part of your family history, or send it to the senior it’s about, this project is a great way to keep generations connected.
Read this year's winning essays:
2025 A Senior I Know Essay Winners (PDF)
How to Enter
This annual contest is open to anyone in the appropriate grade range who submits their essay by the February 12, 2025 deadline.
Learn more about the rules and how to submit here. You can also download the essay submission form here.
Note for teachers/school administrators: A total of ten winning essays (two per grade level) per school can be sent to any of the following locations by February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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Hoover Middle School
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Attn: Kessick Blech
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12015 Tivoli NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center
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Attn: Esperanza Molina, Center Supervisor
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501 Elizabeth SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
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North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
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Attn: Amber Maestas, Center Supervisor
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7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
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Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center
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Attn: Matthew Montoya
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1825 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
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A note must accompany the entries stating the total number of students who wrote essays for the contest. Based on the numbers submitted, the appropriate number of Certificates of Participation and coupons will be forwarded to each school by May 2025.
Past Winners
For inspiration, check out these essays from our past winners: