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!
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.
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.
Meet our judging panel
Dr. Ignacio Marcovecchio
Project Manager
United Nations University
Joshua Lee
Senior Instructor
University of Macau - English Language Centre
Herbert Lee
English Instructor
Creator of Writing Breakthrough System
Carmen Lei
Managing Director
Macao Association for the Advancement of Diversified Development
Ruby O
Founder
Society of Food & Environmental Health
Desmond Yap
Vice President Education
Professional and Graduates Toastmasters Club
Iris Mak
Director - General Education Department
City University of Macau
Peta Ho
Chairman
Macao Tertiary Sector Promotion Association
Beverly Ma
Litigation Counsel
British Columbia Securities Commission
Marco Rizzolio
University Lecturer
City University of Macao
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
Laurie Baker-Malungu
Educational Consultant
Wilson Yau
2020-21 District 89 Director
Toastmasters International
Lisa Wong
Vice President
Language Exchange Culture Promotion Association
Vivien Chan
Executive Board Member
Macao Education Development Research Association
Tam Ka Lok
English Language Teacher
Hou Kong Middle School
Karen Araño Tagulao
Senior Lecturer - Institute of Science and Environment
University of Saint Joseph
Dr. Edmond Yeung
Resident Fellow
Stanley Ho East Asia College
Trinayani Goswami
Life Coach
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
Venus Loi
Curator
TEDxSenadoSquare
Tony Wei
Prefect of Studies
CCC Kei Yuen College, Hong Kong
José Carlos Matias
Director
Macau Business Media
Kate Springer
Managing Editor
Macao News
Keith Lawson
Company Director and Business Consultant
Event Organizers
Organizers
Macau Speech Professionals Association
Co-organizers
Society of Food & Environmental Health
Macau Association for the Advancement of Diversified Development
Macao Tertiary Sector Promotion Association
Sustainable Development Association
Supervisor
Advisor
United Nations University Institute in Macau
Sponsors
3UP Digital
Trendzone Macao
Empress Jewellery
Rocco Education
Media
Macau Business
Macau News Network
Macao News
The Macau Post Daily
Partners
Macau Lifestyle Media
Language Exchange Culture Promotion Association
Professional & Graduates Toastmasters Club
Associação Académica
Sol Matinal
Macao Youth Media
Association
Supporters
Associação de Educação
de Macau
Center for Architecture
and Urbanism
Chinese Youth Advancement Association
Macao Catholic
Schools Association
General Association of Chinese Students of Macao
Macau Ricci Institute
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
