Celebrating the Men Who Make Franklin County Strong
The “A Few Good Men” Essay Contest — Sponsored by VeriSeek & Gold Palm Real Estate Co.
“Our philosophy is, What you focus on grows!”
$1,000+
Total prizes awarded
May 7
Contest launch date
June 19
Submission deadline
July 3
Winners announced
About
Our philosophy is, What you focus on grows!
This contest celebrates husbands, fathers, and all other men in the community who strengthen families and communities in Franklin County, Florida. Through this contest we hope to encourage reflection, gratitude, and recognition of men who love, provide for, protect, teach, encourage, and strengthen our community.
Eligibility
- Open to residents of Franklin County, Florida only
- Adult Division — 18 and older
- Youth Division — Under 18 (requires parent/guardian permission)
- One essay per participant
Participate
Two Ways to Participate
Enter the Contest
Write a 400-800 word essay about a man who made a difference. Upload it here before June 19, 2026.
- Fill out participant form
- Upload essay PDF or Word
- Certify original authorship
- Grant publication permission
- Receive confirmation
Vote & Read Essays
Browse approved essays from Franklin County residents. Read their stories and cast your community vote.
- Public gallery of approved essays
- Read full essays
- One vote per submission
- Live vote count visible
- Judges make final prize decision
Rewards
Contest Prizes
Adult Division
Ages 18 and older
Youth Division
Under 18 years old
Submit
Share Your Story
Submit your essay before midnight, June 19, 2026. All fields required unless marked optional.
Requirements Checklist
- 400-800 words
- Typed and double-spaced
- PDF or Word document
- English or Spanish
- One submission per participant
- Original work only — no AI
- Franklin County residents only
- Deadline: midnight June 19, 2026
Community
Read Their Stories. Cast Your Vote.
Browse essays submitted by Franklin County residents. Vote for the ones that move you.
Community votes are visible to all. Final prize winners are determined by a judging panel, not public votes.
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