The Mary Elmes Prize in Holocaust Studies
Now welcoming submissions from all Senior Cycle students!
The Mary Elmes Prize in Holocaust Studies is named in honour of the only Irish person to receive the Righteous Among the Nations award. Mary Elmes rescued hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust during her time as an aid worker in France.
Senior Cycle students are invited to submit a History essay or artistic response (Art, Literature, Music) about any facet of the Holocaust that they would like to explore and raise awareness about. It is not limited to the story of Mary Elmes, but any aspect of the Holocaust that the student would like to investigate and draw attention to.
Portrait of Mary Elmes - Aoife Sheridan
Protect Our Children - Aisling Duffy
Frequently Asked Questions
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We welcome submissions from students in Transition Year, 5th Year and 6th Year. Entries can be sent by teachers on behalf of students, or by the students themselves.
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Yes! Students who are awarded in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in each category receive personalised certificates of achievement, lapel pin, and book tokens.
1st place winners in each category also receive an engraved glass trophy and are invited to participate in the annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration as youth readers.
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We are accepting submissions until 31 March 2024. Please email your submissions to info@holocausteducationireland.org.
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We accept submissions of all formats! You might like to investigate the life of someone else who rescued Jews during the war, or draw inspiration from the stories of those who lived through the Holocaust. Some students find themselves inspired to create musical pieces that capture the emotions of this period.
You can browse our previous winners here!
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No, we encourage teachers to submit as many entries from their schools as they would like! Please note, students are limited to one entry each.