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Envision Michigan Competition

THANKS TO THE NEARLY 200 PEOPLE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR MICHIGAN STORIES!

We are happy to announce the winners of the Envision Michigan contest:

If you have a story you'd like to share, click "POST YOUR STORY HERE" and add your story as a comment. Your story won't be an official entry into the contest, but we'd still love to hear it.

Latest Stories

May 20, 2008
A Michigan Renaissance by Andrew Goddeeris
Michigan is a state of resources, diversity, and opportunities, all of which promise a better future. The worldʼs largest freshwater lakes adorn the upper and lower peninsulas, national forests blanket Michigan ʼs geography, and precious metals and minerals fortify the land. Michigan is home to a vast array [...]

Mar 31, 2008
POST YOUR STORY HERE
The submission deadline for the Envison Michigan story contest has passed, but we'd still love to hear your story. Scroll down to add your story as a comment to this post. Thanks for your interest and participation!

Mar 31, 2008
The Beauty that is Grand Haven Lighthouse by April Schultz
This summer was the first time that I ever went to Grand Haven, and I was amazed by its beauty.  I am from Bay City, so I am used to seeing water, but nothing compares to what I saw in Grand Haven.  My friend took me to the pier where I took this picture and [...]

Mar 31, 2008
Envision the Vision by Allison Gallinati
My Michigan vision isn't much different than the view we see now.  I'm proud to be a resident in a state rich in natural resources, culture, diversity, history, and opportunity.  My family has lived here for as long as we can trace back, and I plan on ensuring that our future generations live and grow [...]

Mar 31, 2008
The Hunt by Kelsey Harness
Snow, sleet, rain, or shine, in my family, Mother's Day weekend is devoted to mushroom hunting.  My grandparents started the trek up north over fifty years ago.  They decided to make it a family ritual because they got hooked on the beautiful forest, delicious mushrooms, and quality family time.  The Harness crew of twenty still [...]

Mar 31, 2008
Michigan: A Melting Pot of Culture by Ariel Wilkerson
The United States of America has been described as a melting pot. What is a melting pot? A melting pot is a metaphor for a society that is composed of people from different backgrounds that intermingle through work, school, civic duties, and as consumers. This society of people however remains distinctive in their [...]


03/31/2008
The One and Only Great Lakes by Kellie Crothers

03/31/2008
Conserving the Great Lakes One Drop at a Time by Kim Landick

03/31/2008
What I Love About Michigan by Keenan Irvin-Benning

03/31/2008
Envison Michigan by Louise Warnke

03/27/2008
Martians Must Love Michigan by Michele Hodges

03/27/2008
We Must Unite to Make a Difference by Rachel Lindley

03/27/2008
Michigan, A Global Contender by Kathie Lofts

03/27/2008
Plug In, Press Start by Nancy E. Angellotti

03/27/2008
A Vision Worth My Fight by Jason Senior

03/27/2008
Michigan Scholarship Essay by MarKeinen Bland

03/27/2008
I am a Michigander from Minnesota by Kathie Lofts

03/27/2008
Great Lakes, Great State by Colleen Leavell

03/24/2008
Bridging Opportunities in Michigan by Stacey Wolf

03/24/2008
Dominance of the Great Lakes by Megan Thrasher

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