Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty Announces Scholarship Contest, "What Makes A House A Home?"

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Olympia, WA (1888PressRelease) April 16, 2011 - Thurston County high school students are invited to participate in a scholarship essay contest sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty.

The essay contest "What Makes a House a Home?" is open to all high school age students who are either: (1) living in Thurston County, or (2) attending a Thurston County high school. A home is more than just the shelter you reside in. It can be an apartment, boat, house, or cabin. What is it that makes the place you reside in a home? That is the topic for a 500 word essay Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty is asking high school students. The essay contest begins accepting submissions on Monday, April 18, 2011 through Sunday, May 8, 2011, on Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/cbolympia.

After the submission period, fan voting for finalists will be conducted Monday, May 9, 2011 through Friday, May 27, 2011. Three winners will be chosen by a panel of judges from the finalists and announced on June 3, 2011. Complete rules and eligibility for contest can be found on Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty's website http://www.cbolympia.com and in the notes section of their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/cbolympia.

"This is such a great place to call home. Our company has a long history of giving back to the community. With this contest we are excited about helping kids in our community and hearing their great stories about home," said Ken Anderson, CEO, Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty.

Ken Anderson and a panel of judges appointed by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty will be selecting the winners of the essay contest. Prizes will be awarded in the amounts of: $1,000 - 1st prize, $750 - 2nd prize, and $500 - 3rd prize.

About Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty:
EXPECT MORE. WITHIN THE COMMUNITY: Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic
Realty is recognized for its generosity. Simply put, we believe there's more to building a community than selling houses. Coldwell Banker agents and employees also donate their time and talents to support various community organizations.

OUR AGENTS are a strong reflection of our local ties: they are passionate about the region they choose to call home and it shows in their market knowledge. Coldwell Banker agents complete nearly twice as many sales as other local agents. Our real estate professionals are recognized as the most knowledgeable, honest service providers in the business.

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