Contest Rules

Entrants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and be a resident of Hamilton or a neighbouring city.
One poem and/or short story per person may be submitted in both the English and French categories. Each entry requires a separate entry form.
Short stories must not exceed 2,500 words in length. Poems may be any length.
Entries should be typed, double-spaced and all pages numbered. Paper copies are required for mailed and hand-delivered submissions.
Typed entries must double-spaced, with font Arial or Times New Roman and size 11 or 12 points.
Do not put your name anywhere on your work. Your name must be on the entry form only.
All works submitted must be original. If it is fanfiction, the work of inspiration must be clearly named.
The decision of the judges is final.
Judged submissions will be available for pick-up the evening of the awards ceremony or during the month of January at Central Library.
All entries will be scanned to ensure originality. Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.