The Brainerd VFW holds annual youth competitions for K-12 youth in the community.  Local awards are $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.  District, state and national awards are much higher.  Rules and recent winners are listed below.

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Voice of Democracy 
​for Grades 9 - 12

Patriot's Pen
​For Grades 6 - 8
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Essay Competition
for 5th Graders

Scout of The Year
​For K-12

Kindergarten through 4 grade coloring contests

September 28, 2020:  Interview with Post Chaplain Mark Persons on WJJY Radio in Brainerd regarding scholarship opportunities.