MEEC 2021-2022
Theme: The Change I Want to Make
The Macau-wide English Essay Competition is a platform for students to showcase their thoughts, creative ideas, and written communication skills. With the theme “The Change I Want to Make”, we encouraged students to learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, challenge themselves, and make a difference in their community.
Through this inaugural event, we had over 1600 students register from 52 schools in Macao. We were also able to publish the winning essays into an Essay Collection that was distributed and sold in Macao.
We want to thank everyone who were part of this event – students, teachers, supporters, judges, co-organizers, and members of the Macau Professional Speaking Association, Thank you for bringing about positive change in our beautiful home.
Award Ceremony
Competition Results and Award Ceremony
Our award ceremony was held on March 12, 2022 at the Macao Science Center. To see the list of winners, please check our results page.
Essay Collection
Winning works was published in an essay collection at the end of the competition
The collection is 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 was 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.
2021-2022 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 English Language Teaching
Ruby O
Chairperson
Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao)
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
Danny Leung
Program Officer
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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
Dr. 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
Mariana César de Sá
Publisher
Macao News
Keith Lawson
Company Director and Business Consultant
Annie Lao
Co-founder
Macau for Waste Reduction
James Paul Zaworski
English Lecturer
Macau University of Science and Technology
Andreia Ramos
Researcher - Institute of Science and Environment
University of Saint Joseph
Teacher of Natural Science
Portuguese School of Macau
Tiffany Chui
Associate Public Information Officer
United Nations
Minerva Zhang
Architect / Interactive Designer / Technologist
Event Organizers
Organizers
Macau Speech Professionals Association
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
Co-organizers
Society of Food & Environmental Health
Macau Association for the Advancement of Diversified Development
Macao Tertiary Sector Promotion Association
Sustainable Development Association
Supervisor
Supervisor
Advisor
United Nations University Institute in Macau
Advisor
United Nations University Institute in Macau
Sponsors
3UP Digital
Trendzone Macao
British Chamber of Commerce in Macao
Empress Jewellery
Sponsors
3UP Digital
Trendzone Macao
British Chamber of Commerce in Macao
Empress Jewellery
Rocco Education
Media
Macau Business
Macau News Agency
Macao News
The Macau Post Daily
Partners
Macau Lifestyle Media
Media Partners
Macau Business
Macau News Network
Macao News
The Macau Post Daily
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
Macau for Waste Reduction
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association
Supporters
Language Exchange Culture Promotion Association
Professional & Graduates Toastmasters Club
Associação Académica
Sol Matinal
Macao Youth Media
Association
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
Macau for Waste Reduction
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association
Award Ceremony Photos
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MEEC Essay Collection
To find out more about the essay collection and to enjoy it online, please click the button below
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
