Calling all students in Grades 5 and 10! Enter to become Chair for a Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we are inviting students enrolled in Grades 5 and 10 to learn more about the region we call home by becoming Chair for a Day.

Who: Students enrolled in Grade 5 and students who have taken, or are currently enrolled in, Grade 10 Civics and Careers classes. Students must live in Durham Region and have written consent from a parent or legal guardian to enter.

When: Contest opens May 1 and closes May 17 at 11:59 p.m.

Why: We want to hear from you! What would you do if you were the Regional Chair? We are calling on young residents, who are passionate about the communities they live in, to participate in our Chair for a Day contest by sharing their vision for the future of Durham Region. Participants are asked to submit a written, audio or video response to the question: “What is your vision for the future of Durham Region?” Ensure you link back to the Regional services that we offer.
 
Notes: One winner from each grade will be selected, and announced on May 27. Submit entries to chair@durham.ca. Winning entries will:

• Be invited to join Regional Chair, John Henry, to tour Regional facilities in their local municipality.
• Select a location for lunch at their favorite restaurant in their local municipality.
• Receive a $100 gift card.
• Have a photo taken wearing the Regional Chair’s Chain of Office.
• Have their work, along with photos of their tour, featured on social media and displayed at Regional Headquarters.

For more details, including full contest rules and regulations, visit durham.ca/ChairContest.

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