Essay Contests

Almost from the earliest days of the Naval Institute, its essay contests have been one of its most important functions. On 13 June 1878, with Commander Alfred Thayer Mahan as acting Chair, the Naval Institute adopted rules for the first essay contest––the General Prize Essay Contest. This contest continues to this day. Over the years, the Naval Institute has sponsored some 25 distinct essay contests. Currently, the Naval Institute sponsors 12 essay contests.

 
 

Conferences and Events

WEST 2019

Wed, 2019-02-13 - Fri, 2019-02-15

Sharpening the Competitive Edge: Are We Ready to Compete, Deter, and Win Globally? Wednesday, 13 February - Friday, 15 February...

2019 U.S. Naval Institute Member Event

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From the Press

The Naval Institute Guide to Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 19th Edition
Pirate Alley
2014 Limited Edition Desk Calendar
17 January - Book Talk

Thu, 2019-01-17

Scott Mobley

Progressives in Navy Blue

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18 January - Presentation

Fri, 2019-01-18

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