Hats Off to the Winners!
On Wednesday, April 29, we celebrated all entries in the 100-Word Story and Poetry Contests and announced the winners.
(All photo credits: Margie Yee Webb)
2026 GCW Poetry Contest
First Place — “The Stature of an Owl” by Sue McMahon
Second Place — “An Ode to Elephants” by Susan M. Osborn
Third Place — “Winter Lights” by Georgette Unis
Honorable Mention — “Circe” by Catharine Bramkamp
2026 GCW 100-Word Story Contest
First Place — “The Great Escape” by Judith Brooks
Second Place (Tie) — “Overheard” by Mac Daly
Second Place (Tie) — “Night Window” by Gina Calderone
Third Place — “Chasing Squirrels” by Charleta Spinks
(Click on underlined names for Member Biographies.)