The Kentucky State Poetry society is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 to promote the writing and enjoyment of
poetry. As such, KSPS sponsors an annual poetry contest for youth, grades 3 through 12. The categories listed below carry
a cash prize for first, second and third place for each category. Honorable mentions, presented at the discretion of the
judge, will be recognized with a certificate. First place winning poems will be published in the Prize Poems issue (published
each Fall) of Pegasus, the official publication of the Kentucky State Poetry Society. First, second and third place winning
poets in the Student Contest will be invited to read their winning poem at the KSPS Awards Banquet, held annually in
October. While the 2009 Student Contest has concluded, the contest categories below are consistent from year
to year, and students are encouraged to continue to write throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2009 KSPS STUDENT CONTEST WINNERS LIST!
(requires Adobe Reader 8.1.1. Click here to download Adobe Reader 8.1.1)
poetry. As such, KSPS sponsors an annual poetry contest for youth, grades 3 through 12. The categories listed below carry
a cash prize for first, second and third place for each category. Honorable mentions, presented at the discretion of the
judge, will be recognized with a certificate. First place winning poems will be published in the Prize Poems issue (published
each Fall) of Pegasus, the official publication of the Kentucky State Poetry Society. First, second and third place winning
poets in the Student Contest will be invited to read their winning poem at the KSPS Awards Banquet, held annually in
October. While the 2009 Student Contest has concluded, the contest categories below are consistent from year
to year, and students are encouraged to continue to write throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2009 KSPS STUDENT CONTEST WINNERS LIST!
(requires Adobe Reader 8.1.1. Click here to download Adobe Reader 8.1.1)
Awards and Winning Poems:
- Awards for winning poems are presented at the Annual Awards Banquet in
October of each year. Those not present receive their awards by mail. - First place poems are published annually in the Prize Poems Issue of Pegasus,
the KSPS journal. Copies may be purchased by sending $3.50 per copy (KSPS
members receive one copy of Pegasus at no charge). Mail request and
payment** to: Miriam Woolfolk, Pegasus Editor, 101 S. Hanover Avenue, #5C,
Lexington, KY 40515
**DO NOT SEND CASH
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Prizes: $25/15/10 -- Any subject, any form
Category 2 – Grades 5-6 only
Prizes: $35/20/15 -- Any subject, any form
Category 3 – Grades 7-8 only
Prizes: $45/25/20 -- Any subject, any form
Category 4 – Grades 9-10 only
Prize: $55/30/25 -- Any subject, any form
Category 5 – Grades 11-12 only
Prize: $55/30/25 -- Any subject, any form
Category 2 – Grades 5-6 only
Prizes: $35/20/15 -- Any subject, any form
Category 3 – Grades 7-8 only
Prizes: $45/25/20 -- Any subject, any form
Category 4 – Grades 9-10 only
Prize: $55/30/25 -- Any subject, any form
Category 5 – Grades 11-12 only
Prize: $55/30/25 -- Any subject, any form
Questions about the KSPS Student Contest may be mailed, emailed or phoned to
Carol Schwope at: P.O. Box 156, South Shore, KY 41175;
cjschwope@myway.com; 740.778.3214.
Carol Schwope at: P.O. Box 156, South Shore, KY 41175;
cjschwope@myway.com; 740.778.3214.
Photo by E. Gail Chandler
The KSPS adult poetry contest is an open contest with the exception of the Chaffin/Kash Award category, which is reserved for
KSPS members. With the exception of the Grand Prix and the Chaffin/Kash Award categories, other contest categories are,
depending upon sponsors, subject to change each year. KSPS members also enjoy a discounted entry fee rate for all
categories (other than the Grand Prix and the Chaffin/Kash Award). The contest brochure is made available in the Spring of
each year with a deadline of June 30th. Members receive the Contest Brochure in the Spring edition of the KSPS newsletter.
KSPS members receive a winners list with their Fall newsletter; all others may obtain winners list from either the website or by
request via postal carrier
(requires a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive by mail).
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2009 KSPS ADULT CONTEST BROCHURE!
(requires Adobe Reader 8.1.1. Click here to download Adobe Reader 8.1.1)
For information about the 2009 adult contest, contact Irma Cooper at wordweaver313@adelphia.net, or write to Irma at 1321
Bihlman Drive, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-2305. If requesting return correspondence from Irma via postal carrier, please include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.
KSPS members. With the exception of the Grand Prix and the Chaffin/Kash Award categories, other contest categories are,
depending upon sponsors, subject to change each year. KSPS members also enjoy a discounted entry fee rate for all
categories (other than the Grand Prix and the Chaffin/Kash Award). The contest brochure is made available in the Spring of
each year with a deadline of June 30th. Members receive the Contest Brochure in the Spring edition of the KSPS newsletter.
KSPS members receive a winners list with their Fall newsletter; all others may obtain winners list from either the website or by
request via postal carrier
(requires a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive by mail).
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2009 KSPS ADULT CONTEST BROCHURE!
(requires Adobe Reader 8.1.1. Click here to download Adobe Reader 8.1.1)
For information about the 2009 adult contest, contact Irma Cooper at wordweaver313@adelphia.net, or write to Irma at 1321
Bihlman Drive, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-2305. If requesting return correspondence from Irma via postal carrier, please include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.