STUDENT CONTEST
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. Submissions for the 2010 Student Contest are now being
accepted! DOWNLOAD CONTEST BROCHURE BELOW.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2010 KSPS STUDENT CONTEST BROCHURE!
(requires Adobe Reader 8.1.1. Click here to download Adobe Reader 8.1.1)
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. Submissions for the 2010 Student Contest are now being
accepted! DOWNLOAD CONTEST BROCHURE BELOW.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2010 KSPS STUDENT CONTEST BROCHURE!
(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
| * CONTEST ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA POSTAL SERVICE -- NO ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ENTRIES SENT VIA EMAIL WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED. |
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Questions about the KSPS Student Contest may be mailed, emailed or phoned to Kevin LeMaster at: klemaster01@windstream.net or
PO Box 156, South Shore KY 41175, or phone #: 606-932-2139.
PO Box 156, South Shore KY 41175, or phone #: 606-932-2139.
Photo by E. Gail Chandler
ADULT CONTEST
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 WINNERS LIST!
(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.
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 WINNERS LIST!
(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.