Youth Leadership Trip Contest

Attention High School Sophomores and Juniors: Win an Unforgettable Free Trip!

Seize the chance to embark on a fully funded summer adventure to Washington, D.C., or the scenic Glen Eden Resort near Steamboat Springs! MVEA is excited to sponsor a youth leadership trip contest exclusively for high school sophomores and juniors.

• Two lucky winners will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in June 2025, joining fellow Colorado students from across the state.
• Two more winners will head to the Colorado Electric Education Institute’s Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in Clark, Colorado, just outside Steamboat Springs, in July 2025.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, lead, and explore!

Deadline to Enter: November 7, 2024

Countdown to Enter to Win:

Details & Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

• The student must fill out the MVEA Youth Leadership Trip Application found below (which contains an entry form and a few short-answer essay questions).
• The student must be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2025.
• Parents or guardians must receive electric service from MVEA.
• Student will need to include a high-resolution digital or hardcopy image of themselves with the application (photos are used to feature winners in Colorado Country Life magazine).

More Information on the Youth Tour Trip - Washington D.C.

• Two winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, in June 2025, with other Colorado students from across the state.
• They will meet up with approximately 1,800 high school students from cooperatives across the U.S. for a week of:
• • Touring historical sites
  • Meeting legislators
  • Having a fantastic time in our nation’s capital while adding to their leadership portfolio

More Information on the Youth Leadership Camp Trip - Clark, CO

• Two winners will win a trip to the Colorado Electric Educational Institute’s Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp (CYLC) in Clark, Colorado, just outside Steamboat Springs, in July 2025. Here they will join nearly 100 students from Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming to:
  • Improve upon their leadership skills
  • Set up and operate a cooperative
  • Participate in legislative forums
  • Enjoy a slew of activities set in the beautiful Colorado Rockies

How & When Are The Winner Selected

• Winners are chosen by the Education Committee of the MVEA Board of Directors and finalized at their December board meeting. Winners are notified by the end of December. 

Apply Now:

To enter, simply complete the online entry application below, or download the printable version and submit it via email to MVEA’s Communications Department. You can also mail it to 11140 E. Woodmen Rd., Falcon, CO 80831. For any questions, feel free to email MVEA’s Communications Department or call (719) 495-2283.