Great opportunity!
Enrich your education by developing a global perspective
The Macau-wide English Essay Competition is a platform for students to showcase their thoughts, creative ideas, and written communication skills. Learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, challenge yourself, and make a difference in your community!


Competition News and Updates
This year's theme is "Nature and Me"
What is our role and relationship with nature and how does it relate to The 2030 Agenda? What is your vision of a sustainable world and what can you and your community do to achieve this vision?
The dates for the upcoming third edition of the Macao-wide English Essay Competition has been announced. Click the link for more information. Registration is open until October 27, 2023.
Upcoming Event
Join us online! For our Discover the Global Goals: Nature and me event!
Please join the Macao Professional Speaking Association in an online event that provides opportunities to learn more about the SDGs through a panel discussion and find out more about the Macao-wide English Essay Competition!

Essay Collection
Winning works will be published in an essay collection at the end of the competition
The collection will be available online on the website and offline in print media. By embracing the voices of student stakeholders in the society, we hope to encourage the Macao community to build a more sustainable and resilient future together.
Global Dialogue
MEEC is proud to be recognized by Urban October
Hosted by UN Habitat, Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the urban challenges and opportunities created by the rapid change in our cities, towns, and communities. Macao-wide English Essay Competition is proud to be recognized as an event advocating change as a part of Urban October, World Habitat Day, and World Cities Day.

2022-2023 Judging Panel
We thank all the judges for their time and expertise. Judges are listed alphabetically, by given name.

Andreia Ramos
Researcher
Institute of Science and Environment
University of Saint Joseph

Angelina Maria Ferreira Martins Cheang
Research Intern, the European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
President of the Supervisory Council, Macau Model United Nations Promotion Association

Annie Lao
Co-founder
Macau for Waste Reduction

Carmen Lei
Managing Director Macao Association for the Advancement of English Language Teaching

Danny Leung
Program Officer
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Desmond Yap
President
Professional and Graduates Toastmasters Club

Herbert Lee
English Instructor Creator of Writing Breakthrough System

Iris Mak
Director - General Education Department
City University of Macau

Inês Pereira Chagas Madeira
Portuguese Teacher

Dr. Jack Wu
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois College of Medicine, USA

José Carlos Matias
Director
Macau Business Media

Jose Weng-Chou Wong
Associate Professor in Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Macau University of Science and Technology
Vice President
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association

Joshua Lee
Senior Instructor
English Language Centre, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau

Karen Araño Tagulao
Senior Lecturer - Institute of Science and Environment University of Saint Joseph

Dr. Laurie
Baker-Malungu
Educational Consultant

Lisa Wong Un
Vice President Language Exchange & Culture Promotion Association

Lucia Fong
Vice Director General
Youth Association of 'The Women’s General Association of Macau'

Minerva Zhang
Architect / Interactive Designer / Technologist

Navraaz K. Basati
Extension Coordinator
University of Illinois, USA
Master Gardener

Peta Ho
Chairman
Macao Tertiary Sector Promotion Association

Ruby O
Chairperson
Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao)

Dr. Steve Lo
FSA, CFA, FRM
Director of Graduate Actuarial Science Program, Clinical Associate Professor Director of Georgia State University

Tam Ka Lok
English Language Teacher
Hou Kong Middle School

Tiffany Chui
Associate Public Information Officer
United Nations

Dr. Tony Wei
Prefect of Studies
CCC Kei Yuen College
Adjunct Lecturer
Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education
Chinese University of Hong Kong

Trinayani Goswami
Life Coach

Dr. Ubaldino Couto
Lecturer in Festivals and Events
School of Hospitality Management, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies
President, Executive Committee
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association

Un Wa Lok
President
Language Exchange & Culture Promotion Association

Vivien Chan
Executive Board Member
Macao Education Development Research Association

Wilson Yau
2020-21 District 89 Director
Toastmasters International
Event Organizers
Supervisor

Supervisor
