The Challenge
Advance new thinking about the U.S. Coast Guard's critical role in the new era of great power competition. No issue is too big or too narrow as long as it makes the Coast Guard stronger. This does not mean authors cannot be critical and take on conventional wisdom and current practices. In fact, we encourage you to push the "dare factor."
Submission Guidelines
- Word Count: 2,500 words maximum (excludes endnotes/sources).
- Include word count on the title page but do not include your name on title page or within the essay.
- Note: Your essay must be original and not previously published (online or in print) or being considered for publication elsewhere.
First Prize: $5,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prize: $1,500
Selection Process
The Proceedings staff members will evaluate every essay and screen the top essays to a special Essay Selection Committee of at least six members, who will include two members of the Naval Institute’s Editorial Board and four subject experts. All essays will be judged in the blind—i.e., the Proceedings staff members and judges will not know the authors of the essays.
Announcement of the Winners
Winners will be published in the August Proceedings.
Selected Submissions
