One entry per writer. Winners will be invited to present their work at the awards ceremony. Winning entries will be published in the Florida Times-Union. Honorable mention winners will receive non-cash prizes. Special recognition and gifts will be presented to the teachers of the finalists.
Judges are educators, writers and professionals in related fields.
The author's name may not appear on the entry. All entries must be neat and legible. All entries must be titled. Short fiction also judged on characterization. Essays should meet the FCAT writing criteria of at least a 4.