It’s April, time for the annual Transylvania County poetry contest (for non-poets) open to residents of all ages. Every year we have a theme and this year’s theme is unsung heroes of our country’s independence. We’re focused on our country’s upcoming 250th birthday next year, and during 2025-26, the City of Brevard will host events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Unsung heroes come in all colors and ages — some are young people, African Americans, women, older adults, and others — who have not received sufficient recognition but were important to securing our independence. Tell a story about one of these people and help us all learn a more balanced story of our nation’s beginning.
Things to know:
- Any words strung together counts as a poem
- Poems are judged anonymously
- Judging is by age groups
- Cash prizes for winners ($100 first place, $50 honorable mention)
- Enter between April 1st through 30th
- Enter poems with required info (see attached flyer) by either dropping off at MCJCCC poetry box or email to: poetry@marycjenkins.org
