Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Awards
The REALM Awards honor outstanding student-produced literary magazines, celebrating excellence in creative writing and visual arts in school communities.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recognition includes certificates and public acknowledgment.
Summary: Recognizes and celebrates outstanding student-produced literary magazines from accredited schools.
Key Information: $25 entry fee (waived for first-time applicants); eligibility limited to literary magazines (not newspapers or yearbooks).
Description
The Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Awards program, administered by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), honors exemplary student-created literary magazines. The initiative aims to inspire and support schools in developing publications that showcase the art and craft of writing and visual arts. Through national judging and public acknowledgment, the program fosters a culture of literary and artistic excellence within school communities.
