Poetry:
1st “In a Bob Ross Painting”, Abigail Michalski, Cardinal Stritch University
2nd “Juliet”, Molly MacDuff, Loras College
Honorable Mention: “Voyage of Words”, Isiah Lippert, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Short Fiction:
1st “Between the Playlist and the Gas Pedal”, Elizabeth Busch, Mount Saint Mary’s University
2nd “The Lighthouse”, Scott Riner, Saint Francis University (PA)
Honorable Mention: “A Real Boy”, Caroline Breitbach, Loras College
Creative Nonfiction:
1st “Country Sligo”, Laura Lunghuhn, Loras College
2nd None Awarded
Honorable Mention: “Seeking Beauty”, Gianna Havens, Neumann University
Critical/Analytical Essay:
1st “Graham Greene: Extending the Path to Redemption…”, Laura Lunghuhn, Loras College
2nd “Love in O. Henry’s ‘The Gift of the Magi’, Jonathan Kirk, Saint Francis University (PA)
Honorable Mention: “Breaking Borders in Children’s Literature”,
Mary Hamilton, Mount Saint Mary’s University
Scholarly Research:
1st “The Impact of Short-term Quality……..”, Janelle Fassi, Saint Anselm College.
2nd “Big Birds and Bees……..”, Emilie DeMaio, Cardinal Stritch University
Honorable Mention: “A Crime Against Humanity”, Kyra Dezjot, Salve Regina University
Honorable Mention: “Iranian Cinema of the New Woman”, Sophia Tragesser, University of St. Thomas (MN)