{"id":3946,"date":"2025-12-19T02:58:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tndar.org\/wp2020\/?page_id=3946"},"modified":"2025-12-19T02:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:58:19","slug":"awards-and-contests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tndar.org\/wp2020\/index.php\/awards-and-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards and Contests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:291px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3908\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tndar.org\/wp2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mountain-Background.webp\" style=\"object-position:52% 42%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 42%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aece127\" data-block-id=\"aece127\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aece127-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-90869e5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"90869e5\"><style>.stk-90869e5-container{padding-top:10px !important;padding-right:10px !important;padding-bottom:10px !important;padding-left:10px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-90869e5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-90869e5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-0 align uagb-columns__reverse-tablet uagb-columns__reverse-mobile uagb-block-c34e0535 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-8d5233dc\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b578b69\" data-block-id=\"b578b69\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b578b69-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-af5f1a0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"af5f1a0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-af5f1a0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-af5f1a0-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-roboto-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"color:#011e51;font-family:Roboto;font-size:46px\"><strong>Awards and Contests<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-cf6fb34 is-style-bar\" data-block-id=\"cf6fb34\"><style>.stk-cf6fb34 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#b30501 !important;border-radius:calc(7px \/ 2) !important;height:7px !important;width:100% !important;}.stk-cf6fb34 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:111px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-none uagb-block-b5282c03\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-none uagb-block-6f255137\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignwide uagb-block-7b16eb02\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-e390d3b0 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5c23a879\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">The Tennessee Society <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">DAR sponsors contests <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">and awards for students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-9fb25f26\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>To encourage the promotion of historic preservation, education, and patriotism, DAR established a variety of contests and awards. These awards are presented to recognize and encourage the efforts of deserving individuals who have unselfishly contributed their time and talents in service to their local communities. Award recipients demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, service, patriotism, or dedication to educational pursuits and are open to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-22772ac ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-22772ac .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center !important}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner{font-size:20px !important}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1{background-color:#011e51}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1 svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1:hover .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1:hover svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:var(--ast-global-color-5) !important}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-button1:hover{background-color:#011e51;opacity:1}.ugb-22772ac .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-large\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dar.org\/national-society\/become-member\/chapters-by-state\/TN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Contact your local chapter for more information.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignwide uagb-block-45e1f6a8\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"american-history-essay\" style=\"color:#b30501\">Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-5ae5cd1 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-5ae5cd1 hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;height:3px !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-22392bc0 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-78695b43\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">American History Essay Contest<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-919de727\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>An annual essay contest established to encourage young people to think creatively about American history. All students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are homeschooled are eligible.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"dar-good-citizens\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-80c1ae3 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-80c1ae3 hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-673bfe3c uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-51b29f7f\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">DAR Good Citizens<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a43009e1\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"dargoodcitizens\">An award and possible scholarship opportunity for high school seniors who possess the qualities of good citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"junior-american-citizens\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-b2f22e1 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-b2f22e1 hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-a70df227 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f2495d42\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">Junior American Citizens<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-0920b1ba\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>All students are invited to get involved in this program that promotes good citizenship and appreciation of American history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"tennessee-history\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-9db09ba ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-9db09ba hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 alignwide uagb-block-9cc9a759 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-bc784aa9\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">Tennessee History<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-08170547\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>An annual contest with a theme relevant to Tennessee history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our state\u2019s history. Each academic year, a unique poster theme is chosen and guidelines are made available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to grades 4, 5, 6, and 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entries are judged by grade level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional rules and guidelines can be found by contacting your local TSDAR chapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter winners are judged on the district level, and district winners are recognized at the state level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignwide uagb-block-2c99edab\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"outstanding-teacher-american-history\" style=\"color:#b30501\">Teachers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-c94b55f ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-c94b55f hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;height:3px !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-38ab2734 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-833ea2d2\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">Outstanding<br>Teacher of<br>American History<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5a1a1ccb\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>The Outstanding Teacher of American History contest honors notable full-time teachers of history (and related fields such as social studies, government, and citizenship education) in public, private, and parochial schools, grades 5-12. These teachers have demonstrated excellence in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Readily sharing an incisive knowledge of American History.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being committed to their students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering a spirit of patriotism and loyal support of our country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relating history to modern life and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requiring high academic standards at all times from their students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A chapter selects and honors an Outstanding Teacher of American History in the local community. The chapter winner\u2019s dossier is submitted to the state historian so that the state society can select and honor a state winner. The state winner is eligible to participate in the NSDAR national competition. State winner dossiers are forwarded to the historian general who arranges for three non-DAR judges to select the national winner. The Office of the Historian General will mail letters to the national first, second, and third place winners during the first week of April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignwide uagb-block-7208a2b5\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"community-service-awards\" style=\"color:#b30501\">Community Leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-534ba9b ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-534ba9b hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;height:3px !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-0d3bb5cf uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__valign-undefined alignundefined\" id=\"outstanding-junior\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-0f48b671\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">Outstanding Junior Member<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-934ba1b5\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>The Outstanding Junior Member contest, begun in 1963, honors young women who have truly promoted the goals and purposes of the National Society and have participated in community activities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"community-service-award\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-6762c39 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-6762c39 hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#004990 !important;width:100% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-4fd8c8a1 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__valign-undefined alignundefined\" id=\"outstanding-junior\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-54795bfa\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#004990\">Community Service Awards<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-edb0c1e5\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>Community Service Awards are presented to local citizens who have made outstanding achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, and citizenship work in their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color alignfull uagb-block-5b0dd482\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-center uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-4e39e0ea uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-33ea4417\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-ef97f4d6\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-796cdbf2 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