To encourage the interest of high school students throughout the State of Florida and, when appropriate, nationally/internationally, in scheduled commercial aviation and in Tony Jannus' history-making role in the inception of this world-wide industry, the Society is proud to partner with the Florida Council on Economic Education to offer the Tony Jannus Student Essay Contest during the school year. Students in grades 9 - 12* are provided the opportunity to submit an essay of 1000 - 1500 words that integrates one or more of the following:

• Florida’s influence on worldwide commercial aviation with particular reference to the contribution and legacy of Tony Jannus.
• The contribution to commercial aviation by one of the recipients of the Tony Jannus Award.
• The economic impact of commercial aviation with particular reference to jobs, trade and tourism.
• How Tony Jannus and/or Tony Jannus Award Recipients have stimulated me to explore the aviation industry as a possible career field.

* Participants must be enrolled in a Florida school at the time of award. To enter the 2013 Tony Jannus Essay Contest, open the 2013 Entry Form here. The PDF form will open in a new window and allow you to type in the required information. Once you have entered your information, click on the blue "Submit Form" button and it will open an email message with the form attached. Attach your essay and send it to the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society to enter the contest. The deadline to enter is Friday, October 15, 2013.