At FME, we believe mentors are the unsung heroes who shape our lives, careers, and futures. To celebrate these remarkable individuals, we're launching the "Mentor Magic: Stories That Inspire" challenge. Share your personal stories of mentorship and transformation—how a mentor helped you overcome challenges, reach new heights, or discover your true potential.

We will be selecting up to 1,000 stories to showcase, from which the 50 best stories will be chosen. Share your story, and you could win a share of our $100,000 prize pool! Let’s come together to celebrate the power of mentorship and inspire others through your experiences.

Why Are We Doing This?
We’re celebrating mentors because they are the guiding lights who help us navigate our journeys, both personal and professional. By sharing these stories, we aim to:

Highlight the Impact of Mentorship: Showcase how mentors make a difference in people’s lives, careers, and communities.

Inspire Others: Motivate others to seek mentorship, offer guidance, and build meaningful relationships.

Build a Vibrant Community: Create a supportive environment where everyone can learn from shared experiences.

How to Participate:
Choose Your Format: Share your story in a format that suits you—

Written (up to 500 to 2,500 words),
Video (up to 5 to 10 minutes),
Podcast (up to 5 to 10 minutes), or
Visual storytelling (e.g., infographics or photo essays).
Get Involved: Engage with other participants by liking, sharing, and commenting on stories that inspire you.

Campaign Rules:
Eligibility: Open to all registered and verified users of FME: share your mentorship stories on this page.
One Entry per Person: Each participant can submit only one story.

Original Content: Submissions must be original and based on real experiences with a mentor.

Submission Deadline: Entries must be submitted by February 28, 2025.

Judging and Voting:
Judging Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on emotional impact, authenticity, quality of storytelling, and relevance to the theme of mentorship.

Community Voting and Engagement: Stories with the highest engagement—likes, comments, and shares—will have a better chance of being considered among the top stories.

Selection Process: Up to 1,000 stories will be showcased, and from these, the 50 best stories will be awarded.
Final Voting: The final winners will be chosen based on a combination of 70% panel judging and 30% community votes.

Disqualification: Any form of plagiarism, offensive content, or violation of community guidelines will result in disqualification.

Prizes:
Gold Stories (10): Each receives $4,500
Silver Stories (15): Each receives $2,000
Bronze Stories (25): Each receives $1,000

Key Dates:
Campaign Launch: November 13, 2024
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
Voting Period: March 1 to March 15, 2025
Winner Announcement: March 16, 2025

Celebrate Mentors with Us!
By participating in this campaign, you honor the mentors who have made a difference in your life and inspire countless others to seek and offer mentorship. Together, let's recognize those who guide, support, and elevate us to new heights!