Events › Randall Albers Young Writers Awards: 2026 Recognition Ceremony

The fourth annual Randall Albers Young Writers Award recognition ceremony will bring together this year's prize winners. Each of the eight prize-placing authors (four in prose and four in poetry) will read their winning entries before receiving their plaques, certificates and checks. Final judges Timothy David Rey and Megan Stielstra will be on hand to present the honors. A reception will take place after the ceremony. 

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