The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards For Young Writers & The CAS Hudson Valley Poetry Award
The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards honor outstanding poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by high school students, celebrating creativity and literary merit on a national stage.
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: $200 per genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction); $200 for Hudson Valley Poetry Award; one-time cash prize per award
Summary: Recognizes and celebrates outstanding creative writing by high school students, providing awards for poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Key Information: Open to students in grades 9–12; up to three submissions per entrant.
Description
The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers & The CAS Hudson Valley Poetry Award honor exceptional poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by high school students in grades 9–12. These awards aim to inspire literary excellence and foster a love of writing among youth, providing a national platform for young voices to be recognized and celebrated. Submissions are evaluated for creativity, originality, and literary merit, with a focus on encouraging students to showcase their talent and passion for literature.
