Winter 2024 Results
This contest cycle is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

Winners

Categories

Participants are welcomed and encouraged to submit entries to multiple divisions (creative writing, analytical writing, and speech) in order to maximize chances at winning. However, winning contestants will only be awarded 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in ONE division.

Creative Writing

Entries might include personal narratives, reflections, stories, poems, written speeches, memoirs, and other personal essays that address the prompt while showcasing the writer’s critical thinking, personal expression, and storytelling abilities. The emphasis is on originality, personal voice, and engaging the reader with thoughtful insight as well as emotional depth.

Analytical Writing

Entries might include argumentative essays, research papers, literature reviews, case studies, and other forms of academic writing that uses sources and citations to drive key insights. Submissions are expected to present well-researched, evidence-based essays that address the prompt. The emphasis is on logical reasoning, structured analysis, and the ability to support answers to the prompt with facts, examples, or data.

Speech

Entries might include any form of verbal speech or presentation submitted in a video form. Speakers are welcomed to use creative and/or analytical techniques in their speech submission. Visual aids are permitted but the emphasis will be on effective verbal communication while providing unique perspectives, ideas, and insights addressing the prompt.