36th annual poetry competition

Whether it’s a lyric, sonnet, limerick, haiku or free verse, put on your creative writing hat to submit your poem following the competition rules for this year’s 36th annual poetry competition.

Submissions will be accepted Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024-Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Contest rules

Poems must be 100% original, previously unpublished and no more than two pages. Poets may enter only one poem, and teachers may submit poems on behalf of students. Poets must live within 200 miles of Sandburg district 518 or have attended Sandburg. Word docs are preferable; though PDF documents are accepted as well. The winners' banquet will be held March 5.

Submission form