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The 8th Annual 2026 Soldiers’ Poetry Contest

Submission Period: 5 February - 31 March 2026

Casey & Hovey Libraries

 

The Poetry Contest Rules:

  1. Please submit your own original poem in English (unpublished work).
  2. Maximum length should be 50 lines including spaces between sections.
  3. Typed entries are preferred.
  4. Contestants should not put their name on the poem.
  5. The winning entries will be displayed in the Casey & Hovey Libraries.
  6. The contestant should submit only one poem.
  7. Eligibility:  Valid DoD ID Cardholders

Prize: Gift Cards

 

  • 1st place: $100
  • 2nd place: $80
  • 3rd place: $70

Award Ceremony

Thursday, 24 April, 1400
Hovey Library
 
For more information, call
Casey Library, DSN 722-4634
Hovey Library, DSN 722-4653
Program
Hovey Library

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