The annual Washington Office essay contest provides opportunity for young people to reflect on public policy and Anabaptist faith. The contest is open to all Mennonite and Brethren in Christ youth of high school age in private or public schools, and to all youth who attend Mennonite high schools.

2007 Essay Contest Winners

• First Place: Daniel Gingerich - "Planting Restorative Justice at the Grassroots"
• Second Place: Simone Sommers - "An Eye for a Mediation Circle?"
• Third Place: Emily Bowman - "Let Justice Roll on Like a River..."