Macao-wide English Essay Competition
MEEC 2022-2023
Theme: An Inclusive World
The Macau-wide English Essay Competition is a platform for students to showcase their thoughts, creative ideas, and written communication skills. With the theme “An Inclusive World”, 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 1,000 students register schools in Macao. We were also able to publish the winning essays into an Essay Collection that was distributed and sold locally.
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 in May 13, 2023 at the Macao Science Center. To see the list of winners, please check our results page.
Online Event
Thank you for joining us on November 27 for a virtual event to learn more about the Global Goals
To inspire our community, this event featured speakers to share their thoughts on what inclusiveness means to them. Not only did we share more about the competition, participants learned more about The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, inclusiveness, and how we can build a more resilient future!
Essay Collection
Winning works were 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 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
Organizers
Macau Professional Speaking Association
Organizers
Macau Speech Professionals Association
Co-organizers
Language Exchange & Culture Promotion Association
Society of Food & Environmental Health
Sustainable Development Association
Co-organizers
Language Exchange & Culture Promotion Association
Society of Food & Environmental Health
Sustainable Development Association
Supervisor
Supervisor
Advisor
United Nations University Institute in Macau
Advisor
United Nations University Institute in Macau
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
The Macao Water Supply Company Ltd.
Bronze Sponsor
Oasis Lighting (Hk) Ltd
Community Sponsor
Trendzone Macau
Study Hard Tutorial Center
Award Ceremony Venue Supporter
Macao Science Center
Gold Sponsors
3UP Digital
Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A.
British Chamber of Commerce
in Macao
Empress Jewellery
Bronze Sponsor
Oasis Lighting (Hk) Ltd
Community Sponsor
Trendzone Macao
Study Hard Tutorial Center
Award Ceremony Venue Supporter
Macao Science Center
Media Partners
Media Partners
Education and Youth Development Bureau
Associação Académica
Sol Matinal
Associação de Educação de Macau
Best Buddies Macao Association
Supporters
Chinese Youth Advancement Association
General Association
of Chinese Students
of Macao
Macao Catholic Schools Association
Macao New Chinese Youth Association
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association
Macao Youth Media
Association
Macau Association for the Advancement of Diversified Development
Macau for Waste Reduction
Macau Model United Nations Promotion Association
Macau Ricci Institute
Professional & Graduates Toastmasters Club
Sin Meng Youth Committee
Special Olympics Macau
The Macau Psychology Association
Youth Association of 'The Women’s General Association of Macau'
Zero Distance
Cooperative
Supporters
Associação Académica
Sol Matinal
Associação de Educação de Macau
Best Buddies Macao Association
Education and Youth Development Bureau
Chinese Youth Advancement Association
General Association of Chinese Students of Macao
Macao Catholic Schools Association
Macao New Chinese Youth Association
Macao Tourism and Hospitality Association
Macao Youth Media Association
Macau Association for the Advancement of Diversified Development
Macau for Waste Reduction
Macau Model United Nations Promotion Association
Macau Ricci Institute
Professional and Graduates Toastmasters Club
Sin Meng Youth Committee
Special Olympics Macau
The Macau Psychology Association
Youth Association of 'The Women's General Association of Macau'
Zero Distance Cooperative
Award Ceremony Photos
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
