Washington Poets Association
WPA Poetry ContestsThe Washington Poets Association has a long tradition of running poetry contests, beginning in 1972. The following contests are currently sponsored by the WPA: William Stafford Contest (any form)Francine Porad Contest (haiku)Carlin Aden Contest (traditional rhyme and meter)Charlie Proctor Contest (humorous poetry in any form)2010 WPA Poetry Contest WinnersIn 2010, the WPA held only the Porad Award for haiku, the results of which are as follows. Porad (haiku) Judge's commentsJudge: Penny Harter
First Place ($100): "blue on blue" by Susan Constable, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Second Place ($50): "the shell's story" by Carmi Soifer, Suquamish, Washington
Third Place ($25): "clouded moon" by Ernest J. Berry, Picton, New Zealand
HM (1st): "in an open jar" by Dean Summers, Seattle, Washington
HM (2nd): "traveling the creek" by Seren Fargo, Bellingham, Washington
HM (3rd): "ripening plums" by Billie Wilson, Juneau, Alaska
HM (4th): "heat wave" by C. R. Manley, Bellevue, Washington
HM (5th): "full moon" by Ruth Yarrow, Seattle, Washington
HM (6th): "late summer eve" by Dean Summers, Seattle, Washington
2009 WPA Poetry Contest WinnersThe Washington Poets Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 contests, including the Stafford, Aden, Proctor, and Porad contests. While we had hoped to get these results out sooner, the process has been delayed by various factors. WPA board members have stepped in to finish the judging process and we're pleased to present the results to you now. Thank you for your patience, and congratulations to all of you! StaffordJudges: Michael Dylan Welch and Brad Hatfield
First Place ($150): "What the Ice Bears" by Sheryl Clough
Second Place ($100): "The Differences" by Melissa Dereberry
Third Place ($75): "Thrift" by Lynne Haley Rose
HM (1st): "The Wood Duck Box" by Claudia Riiff Finseth
HM (2nd): "The Cicadas" by Adina Schenkenberger
HM (3rd): "Marking Territory" by George Such
Porad (haiku) Judge's commentsJudge: Michael Dylan Welch
First Place ($100): "fall garden" by Carolyn Hall, San Francisco, California
Second Place ($75): "Christmas morning" by Dejah Léger, Shoreline, Washington
Third Place ($50): "white towels" by Roland Packer, Hamilton, Ontario
HM (1st): "three-quarter moon" by Francine Banwarth, Dubuque, Iowa
HM (2nd): "milky sky" by Cynthia Cechota, Dubuque, Iowa
HM (3rd): "expectant father" by Tanya McDonald, Woodinville, Washington
Aden (form)Judge: Brad Hatfield
First Place ($100): "Still Life" by Dejah Léger
Second Place ($75): "When We Meet" by George Such
Third Place ($50): "Study in Two Colors" by Sheryl Clough
HM (1st): "Seattle Sestina" by Sheryl Clough
Proctor (humor)Judges: Brad Hatfield and Michael Dylan Welch
First Place: "Mendable Woman" by Marci Ameluxen
Second Place: "A Cheesy Kyrielle" by Lynn Vech Sadler
Third Place: "Strong Convictions" by James Rodgers
HM (1st): "She Cheated" by James Rodgers
HM (2nd): "Her Stomach Speaks" by James Rodgers
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