ALABAMA STATE POETRY SOCIETY
2008 FALL POETRY COMPETITION WINNERS
1. The Alabama State Poetry Society Fall Contest (sponsor ASPS): 41 *ENTRANTS*
open to paid members only, $100, $50, $25, $10, and 3 HM's
any form, any subject, 80 line limit
First - Donna Jean Tennis, Montgomery
Second - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
Third - Debbie W. Parvin, Fancy Gap, VA
Fourth - Catherine Moran, Little Rock, AR
HM - Jerri Hardesty, Brierfield
HM - Lynn Veach Sadler, Sanford, NC
HM - Kathleen Thompson, Birmingham
2. The Bad Boys Contest (sponsor Margaret J. Vann): 42 ENTRIES
$50, $25, $12.50, $12.50-any form, subject "Bad Boys," line limit 40
First - Susan Luther, Huntsville
Second - Donna Jean Tennis, Montgomery
Third TIE - Jim Barton, Hutting, AR
Third TIE - Virginia Gilbert, Madison
3. The Good Girls Contest (sponsor Susan Luther): 32 ENTRIES
$50, $25, $12.50, $12.50-any form, subject "Good Girls," line limit 40
First - Donna Jean Tennis, Montgomery
Second - Lynn Veach Sadler, Sanford, NC
Third TIE - Theda Bassett, Salt Lake City, UT
Third TIE - Marcia Molay, Wenham, MA
4. Autumn "Boo" Award (sponsor Shelia Mau): 35 ENTRIES
$30, $20, $15, and 3 HM's-any form, subject "Autumn or Halloween," line limit 40
First - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
Second - Susan Luther, Huntsville
Third - Catherine Moran, Little Rock, AR
HM - C. J. Clark, Hardy, AR
HM - Robert L. Lynn, Duluth, GA
HM - Mary Jean Sellers, Tuscaloosa
5. Oil on Canvas Award (Sponsor Gail & Joe Whitten): 40 ENTRIES
$50, $30, $20, and 3 HM's-any form, "poem based on a famous painting," 40 max
First - Georgette Perry, Huntsville
Second - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
Third - Dalene Stull, Danville, OH
HM - Janet Anderson, Huntsville
HM - Melanie Crane, Pinson
HM - Marcia Moley, Wenham, MA
6. The Bobby J. Martin Memorial Award (sponsor Jan Harris): 45 ENTRIES
35, $25, $15, and 3 HM's-any form, subject "Families / Relationships," no line limit
First - John Ottley, Jr, Alpharetta, GA
Second - Susan Luther, Huntsville
Third - Kathleen Thompson, Birmingham
HM - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
HM - Dalene Stull, Danville, OH
HM - Vincent Tomeo, Flushing, NY
7. The "No-Name" Contest (sponsor John Curbow): 68 ENTRIES
3 equal winners, $50 each-any form, any subject, line limit 42
Winner - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
Winner - Virginia Gilbert, Madison
Winner - Joseph Whitten, Odenville
8. What Catches the Light Award (sponsor Evelyn Hurley): 54 ENTRIES
$50, $25, $25, and up to 3 HM's-any form, "Whatever Catches the Light," limit 42
First - Donna Jean Tennis, Montgomery
Second - Susan Luther, Huntsville
Third - Jim Barton, Hutting, AR
HM - Virginia Gilbert, Madison
HM - Judy Lee Green, Murfreesboro, TN
HM - Marilyn C. Norton, Hot Springs Village, AR
9. The Samuel Dobbs Mauby Award (sponsor Ramey Channell): 12 ENTRIES
3 equal winners, $10 each, and 2 HM's-any form, "Autumn Moon," no line limit
Winner - Theda Bassett, Salt Lake City, UT
Winner - Temple Cone, Annapolis, MD
Winner - Marcia Molay, Wenham, MA
HM - Susan Luther, Huntsville
HM - Georgette Perry, Huntsville
10. The Corporate Worship Contest (sponsor Lora Perry): 9 ENTRIES
$30, $20, $15-form "Traditional Hymn Text," subject "Thanksgiving"
First - Joseph Whitten, Odenville
Second - Debbie W. Parvin, Fancy Gap, VA
Third - A. Wayne DeLoach, Marbury
Contest Winners