The HVWG writing contest alternates genres annually. This year’s contest is POETRY. Winners will be awarded cash prizes and invited to read their winning piece at a special event later in the year.
Submission Guidelines:
- All contestants must be residents of New York State. Current members of the HVWG Board and their families are not eligible.
- Entries must be postmarked between April 1 and May 31, 2022.
- Identification/contact information MUST NOT appear anywhere on the submission.
- Submit up to three poems.
- Submissions must be previously unpublished.
Winners will be notified by email and results will be posted on our website, hvwg.org.
Prizes:
- 1st prize: $100
- 2nd prize: $75
- 3rd prize: $50
- 3 Honorable mentions: $20 each
Entry fee is $10 for HVWG members, $15 for non-members.
For more information, email [email protected].
CLICK HERE to submit online
