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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.
Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Award, First Place, "On Sturgeon Creek," Poetry Society of Virginia Adult Poetry Contest [43] (1993) Virginia Cultural Laureate Award in American Literature, poetry (invested for life into the VA Cultural Laureate Society by Governor Douglas Wilder) (1992) Third Prize, Passages North Poetry Competition (1986)
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"
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 ]
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.
The Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest was created in 2006 by the National Endowment for the Arts under chairman Dana Gioia and The Poetry Foundation.The contest seeks to promote the art of performing poetry, by awarding cash prizes to participating schools.
2010 Student Poetry Contest Winners :: S-5 Category – Grades 9 & 10. 1st place Amber Brown, Oak Park, IL for the poem "Moon" 2nd place Alexis Mia Phillips, Oak Park IL for the poem “Case# 07CR0304” 3rd place Damiano R. Girona, Newport News, VA for the poem "Natural Love" 2010 Student Poetry Contest Winners :: S-4 Category – Grades 7 & 8