The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle thanks everyone who submitted poems to its third poetry contest. Again, our judge was Yehoshua November.Yehoshua November is the author of two collections of poetry, “God’s Optimism” (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize) and “Two Worlds Exist” (finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and the Paterson Poetry Prize). […]
Local writers are encouraged to sharpen their pencils and enter the Delta Literary Arts Society’s inaugural poetry contest. Through April 1, DLAS is accepting submissions from literary novices and seasoned professionals, with cash prizes up for grabs. “We are delighted to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer […]
Local writers are encouraged to sharpen their pencils and enter the Delta Literary Arts Society’s inaugural poetry contest. Through April 1, DLAS is accepting submissions from literary novices and seasoned professionals, with cash prizes up for grabs. “We are delighted to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer […]
The Berkeley County Library System is holding its first-ever poetry contest for children, teens and adults. The Berkeley County Library System Poetry Contest is open to all county residents ages 6 and older, with those under 18 requiring permission from a parent or guardian to enter, according to a BCLS press release announcing the event. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites residents to enter the Berkeley County Library System Poetry Contest for a chance to win a first, second or third prize in the installments of the following ages: Children from 6 to 12 years old; Teenagers 13 to 17 years old; Adults 18 and […]
The Delta Literary Arts Society (DLAS) is launching its first poetry contest where everyone from literary novices to professionals is invited to throw their hats into the ring. “We are thrilled to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” said Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer and author of the poetry book Garden of […]
The Hoover Parent Teacher Council today honored city leaders with a breakfast at Discovery United Methodist Church, as well as student winners of the poetry, art and essay contests. The Hoover Police Department honored two seniors from Hoover and Spain Park High Schools who submitted winning peer pressure essays. The winners were Rotimi Kukoyi from […]
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – These poems should not be compared to a summer day. They are ruder and more contemptuous. According to an announcement from West Texas A&M University, its 2022 Bad Poetry competition presented by Brick & Elm magazine was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 9 at Legacy Hall, inside the Jack B. […]
The Oakville Community Foundation’s Community Classroom Program has launched Gimaa’s Allyship Poetry Contest for college students. Gimaa (Chief) R. Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) shared a poem titled “Nii jii” which means “friend” in Anishinaabemowin, and invites students to share their poetry about what covenant or friendship looks like […]
TRUMBULL — Young children are often naturally creative, but as they reach those turbulent teen years, that spark of imagination can fade, said Chelsie Labrecque, youth services librarian for the Trumbull library system. “When you get older, you kind of lose your hobbies,” she said. “I think it’s important for teenagers to know that they […]
March 1, 2022 8:00 a.m. to April 01 – 11:59 p.m. About this event Mississippi State University Libraries will host their third annual Undergraduate Poetry Contest to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Undergraduate students are invited to submit a poem by April 1 to Corinne Kennedy, Design Library Coordinator (ckennedy@library.msstate.edu). You can also email […]
Mississippi State University Libraries will host their third annual Undergraduate Poetry Contest to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Undergraduate students are invited to submit a poem by April 1 to Corinne Kennedy, Design Library Coordinator (ckennedy@library.msstate.edu). You can also email him for any questions. The winners will receive a prize as well as a […]
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature has opened entries for its annual Earth Day Poetry Contest, which this year has “Climate Change: Our Impact” as its theme. Santa Barbara County writers of all ages are invited to submit poetry that interprets the effects of climate change and humanity’s role in the issue. According to […]
In commemoration of Black History Month, Buford middle and high school students had the opportunity to express themselves creatively through writing in the system’s second annual poetry contest. Organized by the language arts departments of BMS and BHS as part of Buford Central Office’s Diversity and Inclusion Program, students from both schools were given topics […]
The St. Louis Poetry Center is accepting entries for the annual Beverly Hopkins Memorial Poetry Contest. This year’s judge is poet and educator Srikanth Reddy. The deadline for submission is March 1. Winners receive cash prizes — $225 for first place, $125 for second, and $75 for third — and publication on the Poetry Center […]
Bath’s Patten Free Library is accepting submissions for its new poetry competition, the winners of which will have their poems featured on the Library Park Poetry Walk in April. “This is the second year we’ve hosted this event, but the first time we’ve included a poetry contest,” said Hannah Lackoff, program and outreach manager. “Our […]
The Palatine Library invites you to participate in its 13th annual poetry contest. Budding poets of all ages can submit their best original piece from Tuesday, March 15 through Tuesday, April 5. This contest is open to all valid district cardholders; winners receive a Barnes & Noble gift card. Contest guidelines and entry forms are […]
The deadline for Brock University’s eighth annual Sustainability Poetry Contest has been extended to Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m., providing Niagara region poets with more time to submit their entries. The theme of the 2022 competition, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Brock Chair, is “Beyond Sustainability”, which relates […]
MASSILLON – The Massillon Public Library organizes its annual poetry competition to celebrate National Poetry Month and National Library Week. Writers can submit up to three original family-friendly poems. Winners will be chosen in three categories: Grades 3-8, Grades 9-12, and Adult (18+). Poems will be judged by Duane Matthew Dodson, a published local poet […]
By Edwina Harder Talent Development Coordinator Gifted Services Students and the community look forward to many events at Austin public schools, from homecoming to the annual holiday concert. One such event is the Austin Public School Richard Eberhart Poetry Contest. This competition, a celebration of student poetry, is named for Poet Laureate Richard Eberhart, born […]
Special for the News Herald RALEIGH — North Carolina State University invites people to participate in its annual North Carolina State Poetry Contest, a free literary contest open to all North Carolina residents, including international and registered international students at North Carolina universities. It remains one of the largest free poetry contests in the South. […]
Susan R. Williamson, director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Blaise Allen, Ph.D., director of community outreach for the Festival, today announced the winners of the annual Palm Beach County High School Poetry Contest. . The 18th Annual Poetry Festival begins today and will run until January 15, 2022. In addition to the cash […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held its 10th annual poetry contest in May to celebrate Clean Air Month. Third, fourth and fifth graders in Wisconsin completed activities in DNR’s Air, Air Everywhere Teacher’s Activity Guide, and wrote poems and riddles about what they learned about air in our state. The annual poetry contest […]
Swamp Reflections Richard van Duyvendyk Dear readers Christmas marked exactly one year since I started writing articles and stories for the Millstone. I am grateful to all of you who gave me your time to read my column. I especially thank our editor, Brent Eades, who gives me the space to write to you has […]
by David Miller Loveland, Ohio – We would all love to receive a personal poem of affection on Valentine’s Day, but you all know that sometimes it’s better to give than to receive. Law? Well, here’s your opportunity because each year, Loveland Valentine Ladies and the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance invite students, teachers, parents […]
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS): Director Lingusamy has announced a Tamil Haiku poetry contest in honor of the late Tamil poet Abdul Rahman. Taking to social media to announce the contest, Lingusamy said, “I feel this as an important thing in my life. It’s for the immense respect I have for Abdul Rahman and my love […]
Swamp Reflections Richard van Duyvendyk Dear readers Isn’t it a beautiful time of year! An old friend, Maria, always comes by at this time of year. She was a nun, but then found a job caring for a widower and his offspring of seven children as a nanny in Austria. She ended up marrying the […]
Clockwise from top left: winners Koey Ma, Renee Suh, Jason Piao and Isabella Reyes. (Photos courtesy of MP Braunstein’s office) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter for news and game coverage from your favorite teams Four elementary school students from northeast Queens were recently named winners of an annual “spooktacular” writing contest. On […]
The festive season is well and truly launched with the inauguration of the Christmas Village on December 3 and numerous events planned in the Principality. Santa’s post office is now open Has your child been naughty or nice this year? A very special service is open until December 24 to process mail. Regardless of the […]
Poets with a unique vision for a sustainable future on Earth are encouraged to submit a submission to this year’s Sustainability Poetry Contest. Hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair at Brock University, the annual competition is now in its eighth year and is open to everyone in the Niagara […]
PC @GastonCountyGov GASTONIA, NC — Gaston County will kick off its 175th anniversary celebration Dec. 21 with a poetry contest reading. County officials are encouraging the community to enter their original poems in the contest for a chance to be recognized at the ceremony held at 4 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion in Gastonia. Officials […]
All British Columbia Children and Youth are invited to participate in the Democracy and Me poetry contest to celebrate the importance of young voices in democracy. The contest, co-sponsored by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the BC Legislative Assembly, encourages BC youth to create spoken word and poetry pages that share their voices […]
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is seeking entries for the annual poetry contest open to all high school students in Maryland, Virginia and DC. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The competition will reward four poets from first to third place. and a fan-favorite poem at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 21, […]
BELFAST – The 16th Annual Belfast Poetry Festival has announced that Mike Bove, from Portland, is the winner of this year’s Maine Postmark Poetry Contest. The contest, now in its eleventh year, is a statewide poetry event; over 200 entries from poets from all parts of Maine were received. Bove will read the winning poem […]
CURE® recently announced the four winners of its inaugural poetry contest: Richard Strickland, Desiree LeRoy, Amy Smart and Dana Stewart. Each winning poem tells a powerful story about the devastating effects of cancer – a cancer survivor grapples with the death of the oncologist and friend who treated his cancer; a woman shares text messages […]
The Poetry Society of Tennessee invites student poets to participate in their annual Student Poetry Contest, open to all Tennessee students entering second through twelfth grade going forward. The competition has two categories: written poetry and eye poems. Winning poems will be sent to national competitions and may be published. The competition categories for forms […]
Chattanooga, Tennessee (Press Release) – EPB invites Hamilton County students to participate in the 16and EPB’s annual Black History Month Poetry Contest to celebrate February as Black History Month. “We’re excited for the opportunity for students to learn about these events, be inspired by them, and ignite their passion for creative expression,” said Kelvin Boyd, […]
Posted on August 26, 2021 | 4:37 p.m. The Santa Barbara Public Library invites poets of all ages to enter the 2021 Santa Barbara Reads Poetry Contest. The winning poems will be exhibited at the Santa Barbara Reads launch event in November as part of the Poetry Walk experience. from the library. Santa Barbara Reads […]
DENVER, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The poem “The American Spirit” by 93-year-old Brookdale Tamarac Square resident Hank Jaeckal has been selected as the grand champion of Brookdale’s Second Annual National Poetry Challenge. Over 103 poems from Brookdale communities across the country were entered into the contest. He participated in last year’s competition and likes […]
Four winners will be selected to have their poem featured in the Fall 2021 issue of CURE® magazine. Tweet that This year’s winners will be selected by a committee of TO CURE® staff members. Contest participants must comply with the following rules: Poems should be submitted as a Word document, with “Poetry Contest” as the […]
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls, or aspiring cowboy poets! The 2021 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest is taking place online, and poets are invited to enter the contest and post videos of themselves showcasing their self-written cowboy poems. Competitors from any state are welcome. Original western-themed poems can be entered into the humorous or serious category. […]
Registration Open for MCPS Virtual Academy Registration for the Montgomery County Public Schools Virtual Academy opened Wednesday and is available through July 2. The virtual academy, called “Montgomery Virtual,” will begin in the fall and continue through the academic year, allowing students who have ongoing health issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to […]
The winners of the Earth Day photo and poetry contests have been announced. Charlene Fiehn is the winner of this year’s photo contest. However, organizer Ross Davies noted, “Our top three this year is a real family affair.” Fiehn’s two children, Joe, 10, and Rachael, 13, came second and third. The winning family received a […]
In conjunction with the Germantown Community Library, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Public Works, the Public Art Commission launched Word Travels, an annual sidewalk poetry contest earlier this year. New, aspiring or professional writers of any age living or working in Germantown were invited to submit a poem or song […]
ELIZABETHTON— The ElizAlliance recently announced the winner of its April poetry contest, held in honor of National Poetry Month. The winner is Amanda Baxter, 31, an Elizabethton resident and mother of three girls aged 11, 5 and 4. She is originally from Oklahoma, but has resided in Tennessee for 13 years, where she is raising […]
‘He is truly an unsung hero whose song needs to be heard,’ says project committee member Sir Robert Barrie It’s time to rhyme and learn more about this town’s namesake. The Sir Robert Barrie Poetry Competition is open to all grade 8 and 9 students in the city. First place in the contest carries a […]
NSCC Arts and Science teacher Melanie Dusseau addressed the audience at the NSCC Poetry Reading event. Photo provided Northwest State Community College in Archbold recently recognized three students for their winning entries in the college’s annual poetry contest, held in conjunction with April’s National Poetry Month. All winners received a cash prize […]
By James Rodgers, Poet Laureate of Auburn As we approach the end of April, with the end of National Poetry Month, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of my favorites from the Auburn Youth Poetry Contest. I received a bunch of submissions, and while I’m not a fan of picking favorites, I […]
Sapulpa, OK – 04/20/20 – After much deliberation, Bartlett-Carnegie Sapulpa Public Library and Tulsa Community College would like to announce the winners of their poetry contest which was available to private or public high school students who live, work or go to school in Creek County. Another caveat was that students must have a Sapulpa […]
Pictured in the John Grisham Room of MSU’s Mitchell Memorial Library is (left to right) Corinne Kennedy, Assistant Professor of MSU Libraries and Library Coordinator for the College of Architecture, Art and Design ; Undergraduate Poetry Contest Winners Katherine E. “Katie” Norris, Junior Criminology Major from Franklin, Tennessee, “To Grow Old into Your Old Coat,” […]
Occult poetry originates from found poetry in which the artist blackens in words, usually with black marker, in other art forms. It can be newspapers, magazines, books or any other writing. By blackening the words, a redacted poem is formed. When we think of poetry, it’s usually not the first type of poem that comes […]
Assemblyman Edward Braunstein with past contest winners. File photo Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter for news and game coverage from your favorite teams A Queens lawmaker has announced the return of a popular writing contest that gives students in District 26 the opportunity to honor the mothers and mother figures in their […]
The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, in collaboration with American Spaces in Uzbekistan, announces the launch of a poetry contest titled Video Poetry to celebrate 30 years of U.S.-Uzbek partnership, United Nations English Language Day and National Poetry Month. Anyone wishing to demonstrate their talent can participate by reciting a poem in Uzbek or English and […]
Do the words travel like the footsteps of your pen? Public Art St. Paul has re-opened its annual Sidewalk Poetry Contest, which seeks the best poetry that can fit on a stamped sidewalk sign across the city. The competition, which went virtual and embraced chalk poems during the pandemic, is now back in the realm […]
Tulsa Community College and the Sapulpa Friends of the Library offer the first poetry contest for high school students in Creek County. TCC and Friends of the Library are jointly offering prizes. First place will be $100, a first place plaque, and a summer course from the TCC’s select block of summer courses. Second place […]
Union County, NJ – In recognition of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of Commissioners is once again partnering with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Council to sponsor the contest annual Arbor Day poetry for Union County students. The registration deadline has been extended until March 26, 2021. “The County Board of Commissioners is […]
Isabella Hanson, creator of the “I Matter” poetry competition Isabelle Hanson Throughout history, poetry and justice have gone hand in hand. From the classics of Maya Angelou to the 2021 inaugural poem by Amanda Gorman, the convergence of poetry, social justice and activism transcends time across generations. Today, Gen Z is leading the way. Harnessing […]
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The Rockland Public Library has submitted the following set of guidelines for its 2021 edition “Anything Goes!” Poetry contest: “Everything goes!” Annual Poetry Competition 2021 – Now until March 31. With an ongoing global pandemic, a new and ever-changing set of RULES is coming. Are you confused while maneuvering these fluctuating but necessary orders, mandates, […]
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When Scott Lowery asked a friend to direct him to the Southeastern Minnesota Poets Call for Poetry Submissions for the “Bright Light Stories in the Night” contest, one word in the call stood out. for him – accessible. Lowery, a retired teacher and educator who lives in Rollingstone, said he wanted to see more people […]
Dr. Cole Bennett, Professor of Language and Literature and Director of the Writing Center, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ACU Writing Center. (Photo by Alyssia Anuat) February 11, 2021 by Maci Weathers The Writing Center will once again host a poetry contest for Valentine’s Day, but this contest will span the […]
CAPE COD TIME | Cape Cod weather Last month’s winners of the monthly Cape Cod Times Poetry Contest. *** Seth García lives in Barnstable and is an MFA candidate at the University of New Mexico. Inspiration poem: This poem was born out of a summer spent at home during the pandemic practicing acceptance and stillness. […]
The city owes a lot to the many volunteers – community members – who help weed and clean Olean’s many green spaces. The Town of Olean Beautification Committee will be back on Sunday – weeding and cleaning up the gardens in front of the Olean Municipal Building on East State Street. Mayor Bill Aiello says […]
BASKING RIDGE, NJ—Already a competent performer, Ridge High School junior Sophie Piedras has added poetry to her repertoire. Sophie, 17, was named one of 25 national winners of the 23rd Annual National High School Poetry Contest. The competition, which receives more than 15,000 entries annually from the United States and its territories, was sponsored by […]
The City of Cambridge today announced five winning poems which will be imprinted in the cool concrete of new pavements around the city from autumn 2020. The poems have been shortlisted through the sixth annual poetry competition on city sidewalks. This year’s winning poems focus on love of a bookstore, aging and youth, the hidden […]
Submitted by: Personal Editor June 11, 2020 COVID-19 has forced many organizations to rethink how we connect with each other. The Rotary Club of Cupertino has stepped up to continue much of its programming, despite the pandemic, by moving things online. He hosted the annual “Cupertino Rotary Poetry Contest” on Zoom on Wednesday. The […]
In honor of National Poetry Month in April, Seattle’s Child is hosting a children’s poetry contest! Seattle-area children in kindergarten through 8th grade are encouraged to participate. Expert judges will choose the winners, and there will be prizes! Additionally, we will post as many submissions as possible on our website. To enter a poem, email […]
Photo submitted Addison Mahaffey The Arkansas Poets Roundtable has announced the winners of its statewide 2020 Jeanie Dolan Carter Collegiate Poetry Contest. Addison Mahaffey and Anna Beth Lane, both from the Honors Program in the English Department of the J. Willliam Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, won 1st and 2nd place […]
April is National Poetry Month and the Safety Harbor Public Library is holding a poetry contest, but this is no ordinary poetry contest. Think of it as a mental health exercise. All poems should reflect your fears, frustrations, and worries about the coronavirus pandemic. “We are going through an unusual time and we are going […]
Susan R. Williamson, director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Blaise Allen, Ph.D., director of community outreach for the Festival, today announced the winners of the annual Palm Beach County High School Poetry Contest. . The 16th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival takes place January 20-25 at Old School Square in Delray Beach. In […]
This year is the 20th anniversary of our poetry contest and is dedicated to our beloved former editor Noel Smith. ••• Whether it’s love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young love, or the memory of love lost, that’s what we celebrate every February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more […]
Nermin Delic, founder of Sweet Duels Nermin Delic This summer, a seemingly innocuous World Cup soccer match between Serbia and Switzerland escalated into international political controversy when two Kosovar-born Swiss players imitated the eagle on the Albanian flag while celebrating their goals. This incident, which occurred 20 years after the Kosovo war, drew world attention […]