Writing Competition - Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards (Deadline April 2011)

19th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards Co-sponsored by Book Marketing Works, LLC CALL FOR ENTRIES MORE THAN $17,000 IN PRIZES! DEADLINE : April 15, 2011 Win $3,000 in cash! Gain international exposure for your book! Catch...

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THE OLYMPUS PEN YOUR SHORT 48 HOUR FILM CONTEST (Deadline March 2011)

VAIL FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE OLYMPUS PEN YOUR SHORT 48 HOUR FILM CONTEST Are you an emerging short filmmaker looking for your big break ? Do you dream of premiering your film at a major film festival like Vail ? Do you long for new unique filmmaking...

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Kids Photo Contest (Deadline March 2011)

Eligibility : U.S. elementary school students age 8-13 Entry eligibility : One original and unpublished photo taken by entrant between August 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011 Link : http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1966771,00.html Entry...

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Synapse Sustainability Trust Community Poet Georgia Popoff Announce Poetry Contest – Syracuse Standing Witness – Standing Proud (Deadline March 2011)

The Synapse Sustainability Trust is a not-for-profit 501C3, community based organization whose stated mission is to: lesson the burdens on government/education institutes; foster public awareness and participation in sustainable environmental initiatives;...

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Litro and IGGY International Young Person’s Short Story Award (Deadline July 2011)

‘Words take you further’ Inspiring, encouraging and acknowledging the creativity of young people is a common goal for London based Litro Magazine and the International Gateway for Gifted Youth (IGGY) at the University of Warwick. Litro is proud...

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8th Annual PNC Bank Essay Contest (Deadline May 2011)

"What the American Flag Means to Me" PNC and the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning are once again inviting New Jersey students in grades 2 through 12 to take part in the 8th annual PNC “American Patriot Essay Contest” by writing a short essay...

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African American History Contest 2011

African American History Contest For a Chance to Win $500 ! Winners will be awarded in the following age categories: Ages 6-9 Ages 10-13 Ages 14-18 Bynums Marketing & Communications, Inc., in partnership with The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, is...

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Geoscientists Essay Contest The Future of the Geological Sciences (Deadline March 2011)

IUGS-IGCP-YES Network Early Career Geoscientists Essay Contest : The Future of the Geological Sciences. If you are an early-career geoscientist who is under the age of 35, please consider entering this contest to share your view of the Future of the...

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Writing Competition Open Fiction Competition (Deadline June 2011)

To be in with a chance of winning any one of our fantastic prizes, simply write the best story that you can and submit it to us by the closing date. The theme is open so your story really can be on any subject or in any style. Be as creative and as...

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Writing Competition Treasure Map Mystery (Deadline May 2011)

Can you craft a superb mystery tale involving a newly discovered treasure map ?? If yes and you fancy writing a story that would give Indiana Jones a run for his money, then you could be in with a chance of winning our top prize of £200.00 Your story...

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Iran Progressive Youth Essay Competition (Deadline April 2011)

“Prospect of Change in Iran”. Share your ideas and prospects concerning the possibilities of change in Iran. The top three essays will be published in accredited journal(s) and will also receive a cash prize Iran Progressive Youth Essay Competition Share...

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MoCo Student Film Festival (Deadline March 2011)

Film Festival Features Young Talent As Well As Support for a Worthy Cause Bring your cinematic story to the big screen and raise funds for a good cause, too. High school film-makers from around Montgomery County, Maryland, are encouraged to participate...

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Smithfield & Isle of Wight “Pork-a-razzi” Photo Contest (Deadline 2011)

GRAND PRIZE COMPETITION Once again, we're calling all local shutterbugs to capture the Quintessential Image that depicts the essence of Smithfield & Isle of Wight County. The Grand Prize winner, with a photo credit, will be featured on the cover...

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Samui International BODYPAINTING Competition (March 2011)

SAMUI INTERNATIONAL BODYPAINTING COMPETITION March 26 - 27, 2011/ 17.00 - 23.00 At the Buddy Oriental Samui Beach Resort, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui FREE ADMISSION The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Koh Samui Municipality are staging the Samui...

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The Johnson County Library Writing Competition (Deadline March 2011)

The Johnson County Library is sponsoring a writing contest in honor of National Library Week, April 11-17. The contest runs through March 11 and is open to all ages. To enter, create an original memoir — a nonfiction essay describing a personal experience,...

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The Commonwealth Short Story Competition (Deadline March 2011)

The Commonwealth Short Story Competition is an annual scheme to promote new creative writing for radio, funded and administered by the Commonwealth Foundation and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association. Established in 1996, the competition aims to...

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The Independent - Flora & Fauna Essay Contest (Deadline March 2011)

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is delighted to announce a competition open to the public-to write the best 1500-2000 word essay on ‘The Future of English Forests?’ The winning essay will receive a £ 5,000 prize from a prominent supporter of FFI....

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Annual Earth Day Essay Contest Westborough Community Land Trust (Deadline April 2011)

For the sixth year, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) will award a $ 500 WCLT Scholarship to the winner of its annual Earth Day Essay Contest, which is open to all graduating Westborough High School seniors and runs March 1 – April 1. Seniors...

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Strawberry Festival Logo Contest (Deadline April 2011)

From Tioga County Council on the Arts : Owego Strawberry Festival Committee Announces 2011 Logo Contest & Rules! There will be a winning design award of $ 150 !! The theme of the 31st Annual Owego Strawberry Festival to be held on Saturday June...

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Foley Poetry Contest (Deadline March 2011)

Foley Poetry Contest ($ 1,000 Cash Prize) Poems are being accepted for the 2011 Foley Poetry Award. Each entrant is asked to submit only one typed, unpublished poem of 30 lines or fewer that is not under consideration elsewhere. Include contact information...

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Bellevue Literary Review (Deadline July 2011)

$1000 Marica and Jan Vilcek Prize for Poetry ~ Judged by Cornelius Eady $1000 Goldenberg Prize for Fiction ~ Judged by Francine Prose $1000 Burns Archive Prize for Nonfiction ~ Judged by Susan Orlean Judge Bios BLR Prize Guidelines : The BLR Prizes...

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15th Annual Jackie Robinson Art, Essay & Poetry Contest (Deadline March 2011)

The Detroit Tigers are currently accepting submissions for the Tigers 15th Annual Jackie Robinson Art, Essay & Poetry Contest. Now through March 4, middle and high school students from the metro Detroit area may enter the contest by entering an original...

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Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest (Deadline May 2011)

Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest - sponsored by Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, a living memorial to writer/poet Joyce Kilmer, best known for the poem, “Trees.”...

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Exeter Writing Contest For Students (Deadline March 2011)

The Exeter Historical Society would like to invite students in grades 6 through 12 to compete for the Nancy Carnegie Merrill History Award by writing a research paper in honor of our esteemed former curator for her invaluable contributions to the preservation...

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St. Petersburg Review Poetry Contest (Deadline March 2011)

All writers not associated with the editors of St. Petersburg Review may enter. Postmark deadline (extended): March 1, 2011 for publication in fall 2011. Entry/reading fee: $15.00 (U.S. checks or money orders made payable to St. Petersburg Review). Each...

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Tusgaar Togtnoliin Tsom Poetry Contest (Mongolia) (Deadline February 2011)

Deadline : 24 February 2011 The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the Union of Mongolian Writers, Union of Mongolian National Free Writers and The Mongolian National Public Radio Television Channel present “Tusgaar Togtnoliin Tsom” (Cup of Independence)...

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Sue Boynton Poetry Contest (Deadline April 2011)

Watch this page for updates on the 2011 Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest. IMPORTANT DATES : Submissions open : Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Submission deadline : 5 :00pm, Friday, April 1, 2011 (no exceptions) Winners notified by phone : by Wednesday, April 20,...

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