The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards For Young Writers & The CAS Hudson Valley Poetry Award
The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards honor exceptional poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by high school students, fostering youth literary talent in partnership with Polyphony H.S.
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $200 per genre (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction) | $200 for Hudson Valley Poetry Award
Summary: Recognizes and encourages outstanding poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by high school students, celebrating literary excellence and youth creativity.
Description
The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers & The CAS Hudson Valley Poetry Award honor creative excellence among high school students in grades 9–12, with a focus on poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Administered in partnership with Polyphony H.S., an international student-run literary magazine, the awards aim to foster youth voices in literature, encourage literary talent, and provide a platform for young writers to gain recognition for their work.
