Ramallah Club of West Palm Beach – All 18 participants in the Essay Contest are winners. We congratulate them on their initiative, ability to write and willingness to compete. The rankings were as follows:
| 12/14 Age Group | 15/17 Age Group | 18/22 Age Group | |
| First Place | Julianna Jajeh | Jordan Kurzum | Jalil Tadros |
| Second Place | Elias Tadros | Nadia Tadros | Simone Kurzum |
| Third Place | Nicholas Khalaf | Ramzi Kurzum | Andrew Ackel |
The remaining participants, also winners of a monetary prize plus a certificate, are listed in alphabetical order;
- Ajluni, Kevin
- Bateh, Caroline
- Ibrahim, Amal
- Jajeh, Jacklyn
- Koury, Megan
- Misleh, Nicholas
- Mufarreh, Andrea
- Saba, Boulos
- Sweilem, Joseph
2013 Essay Contest Chairperson
John S. Joubran