{"id":2381,"date":"2026-01-21T15:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/english\/student-prizes-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:22:38","slug":"student-prizes-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/english\/student-involvement-achievements\/student-prizes-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Prizes &amp; Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, the English Department celebrates the achievements of our students across every area of study and creative practice. From original works of <strong>poetry<\/strong>, <strong>fiction<\/strong>, and <strong>creative nonfiction<\/strong> to excellence in <strong>composition<\/strong>, <strong>public speaking<\/strong>, and the study of <strong>Shakespeare<\/strong>, our students demonstrate extraordinary talent and dedication. We also recognize the scholarly rigor and originality of theses that showcase the depth of our students\u2019 critical and creative engagement with literature. These awards honor the breadth of student accomplishment and the vibrant intellectual life of our community, with <strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"394\">monetary prizes<\/strong> awarded to winners.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"536\">Available Prizes<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"588\">Fred Pfeil Memorial Prize in Creative Writing<\/strong> \u2013 For original work (fiction, poetry, play, screenplay, or creative nonfiction) that engages with social justice and the impact of culture and politics on human relationships.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"806\">Trinity Alumnus Prizes in Fiction<\/strong> \u2013 For short stories of any length.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"942\"><strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"897\">John Curtis Underwood Memorial Prizes in Poetry<\/strong> \u2013 For up to four pages of original poetry.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1049\"><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"980\">Academy of American Poets Prize<\/strong> \u2013 For one poem of any length (with possible national publication).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1089\">Frank W. Whitlock Prizes in Drama<\/strong> \u2013 For one-act play scripts.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1366\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1162\">F.A. Brown Prizes in Public Speaking<\/strong> \u2013 For an original 5\u20138 minute persuasive speech on a contemporary issue. Students must sign up. Speeches\u00a0will be delivered in person.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1409\">Alumni Prizes in English Composition<\/strong> \u2013 For expository essays, including revised and retyped class papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1648\">Submission Guidelines<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1873\">Complete the following <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Z7G7L2Nxf8\"><strong>form.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1873\">Include the name of the contest at the top of your entry. 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