ARTA 2022 Writing Contest
Laurie Semler | 2022 Writing Contest Coordinator
The 2022 ARTA Writing Contest once again showcased the creativity of our members . We received a total of sixty-four entries this year . The three categories were more evenly represented than in past years with twenty-five poems , twenty-four short stories , and nineteen travel vignettes . Writing in the Poetry and Short Story categories presented interesting and unique views on diverse topics . The Travel Vignettes from our welltravelled members showcased destinations as close as our own province to exotic locales on the other side of the world . As always , the contest judges faced the daunting task of selecting winners from the many outstanding entries in each category .
For 2022 , the Communications Committee chose to use Reviewr , a submission management software , to streamline the submission and judging processes . As planning for the 2023 contest gets underway , the committee will evaluate how successfully Reviewr assisted with the administration of this year ’ s contest .
We thank all contest participants . Congratulations to the talented authors whose entries were awarded prizes this year . First and second place winners will be published in news & views for your reading pleasure , beginning here with the first-place winners in each category .
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TRAVEL VIGNETTE |
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1 st Place : |
London ’ s Tribute |
by Charlotte Parker |
2 nd Place : |
Père Lachaise Cemetery |
by Maria Smyth |
Honourable Mention : |
Castle on the Coast |
by Martyn Chapman |
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SHORT STORY |
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1 st Place : |
Does My Bus Stop Here ? |
by Albert Azzara |
2 nd Place : |
A Quiet Life |
by Marilynn Russell |
Honourable Mention : |
Presto Finito |
by Mona Baco |
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POETRY |
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1 st Place : |
Leaf Falling Day |
by Sylvia Peterson |
2 nd Place ( tie ): |
Nurse |
by Theresa Arcega |
Lyric for My Friend by Janeen Werner-King
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