Spring Celebration Poetry Contests for Members
Members need not be present to win. The same poem may not be entered in more than one contest. All judges will be non-PRA members.
Dr. Lily Peter Memorial Award (sponsored by Roxie Wilson)
- 1st place prize, $50; 2nd place, $30; 3rd place, $20; and up to three HM.
- Contest open to PRA members only.
- Poem must be original, unpublished, 36 line limit.
- Submit two copies, name of contest top left on both.
- Place name and address of poet on one copy only.
- Mail no earlier than January 1 and no later than February 28 (postmark) to: John McPherson, 111 Jawanda Lane, Searcy, AR 72143
Verna Lee Hinegardner Memorial Award (sponsored by John Crawford)
- 1st place prize, $50; 2nd place, $30; 3rd place, $20; and up to three HM.
- Contest open to PRA members only.
- Poem must be original, unpublished, 36 line limit.
- Submit two copies, name of contest top left on both.
- Place name and address of poet on one copy only.
- Mail no earlier than January 1 and no later than February 28 (postmark) to: John McPherson, 111 Jawanda Lane, Searcy, AR 72143
Freeda Baker Nichols Memorial Award (sponsored by Pat Laster)
- 1st place prize, $50; 2nd place, $30; 3rd place, $20; and up to three HM.
- Contest open to PRA members only.
- Poem must be original, unpublished, 36 line limit.
- Submit two copies, name of contest top left on both.
- Place name and address of poet on one copy only.
- Mail no earlier than January 1 and no later than February 28 (postmark) to: Pat Laster, 7433 Samples Rd, Benton, AR 72019
Spring Celebration Serious or Light Verse Contest
- One original, unpublished poem may be entered in either the Serious or Light Verse contests.
- The light verse will have a 16 line limit.
- The serious verse will have a 16 line limit.
- Submit one copy without a name.
- Place category in upper right corner.
- Judging will be by secret ballot (popular vote).
- $10 award, each category, ($10 each, for tie).
- Poems must be turned in by 9:30 am deadline.
- Poet must be present to win.