"Champions of Courage" is a showcase for students to salute their personal heroes or mentors....positive role models who have demonstrated the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and have inspired them to dream and achieve.

Entries are open for the 30th Annual "Champions of Courage" Black History Month Essay Competition, presented by Fox45, The CW Baltimore, and MyTVBaltimore.  The competition is open to students in grades 6-12.

Winners will present their essays on Fox45, The CW Baltimore, and MyTVBaltimore during January and February 2017 and will receive a $100 prize at an awards reception to be held in January.

The 3 top finalists will be awarded additional prizes and their schools will receive cash awards in their honor.

The deadline for entries is Friday, December 9th, 2016.  Please click here to learn more about this opportunity and the competition rules and guidelines.