The essay contest elicited a large number of strong submissions from undergraduates and young professionals alike. The Committee enjoyed reading the submissions and extends its congratulations to the following winners:
- Steven Kontoyannis, New York University (’16)
- George Papademetriou, Princeton University (’16)
Winner’s received a $200 prize and recognition at the “Greece’s Turn?” Conference at Tufts University
The essay prompt for this year’s contest was:
Imagine you are writing an article for The Economist in the year 2026. Paint a picture of Europe as a collective and its place in the world.
Read the Winning Essays
- A Flash of Vitality: How Europe is Making it’s Way Back into the Global Game
by Steven Kontoyannis - Europe’s Inflection Point: Assessing the Implications of Brexit in 2026
by George Papademetriou