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The Georgia Poetry Society (GPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Georgia, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
As of 1996, the procedure was changed [2] and most recently codified in 1998 in Virginia Code, Sec. 7.1–43, as follows: [1] 7.1-43. Poet laureate. The honorary position of Poet Laureate of Virginia is hereby created. Beginning in 1998, the Governor may appoint a poet laureate from a list of nominees submitted by the Poetry Society of Virginia.
The Alabama State Poetry Society (ASPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Alabama which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The organization promotes poetry, conducts biannual contests, and organizes workshops, meetings, readings and other events.
2011 Student Poetry Contest Winners :: Category 8: Virginia Student Prize :: Judge: Dr. Kate Simpson, Winchester, VA 1st Place – Jake Robinson of Virginia Beach, VA for the poem "Makings of Men" 2nd Place – Mikal Cardine of Midland, VA for the poem "Remember" 3rd Place – Kira Tomlin of Front Royal, VA for the poem "Caught In Silence"
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The Poetry Society of Virginia formed in May 1923. [46] According to their mission statement they "seek to promote the writing and enjoyment of poetry through a wide range of programs and monthly events, offered in seven regions across Virginia". [ 47 ]
2007 - The 2007 National Poetry Out Loud Champion was Amanda Fernandez, of the District of Columbia. Branden Emanual Wellington of Indiana placed second, and third place went to Alanna Rivera, of Virginia. 2008 - Representing the Virgin Islands, Shawntay Henry became the 2008 National Champion; the first time the Virgin Islands participated. Ms.
He is a regular poetry reviewer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. [2] Smith is a former president of the Poetry Society of Virginia, and is a trustee for the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. He sits on the board of directors for James River Writers. [2] From 2014 to 2016, he was Poet Laureate of Virginia. [3]