The Short Story Award is for an original short story with a maximum of 25 pages. Submission is open to all writers and themes, and this year’s judge is Judith Freeman. Award is $1,000 and publication of the awarded story by Red Hen Press in The Los Angeles Review. Entree fee is $20 for two stories with 25 page limits. Please name on the cover sheet only, and include a SASE for notification. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2009.

The Ruskin Art Club Poetry Award is for an unpublished poem. This year’s judge is Kate Gale. Award is $1,000 and publication of the awarded poem in The Los Angeles Review published by Red Hen Press. Submit up to three poems of no more than 120 lines and a $20 entry fee. Include name and title of each poem entered on cover sheet only, and send a SASE for notification. Entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2009.

The Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award is for a previously unpublished original collection of poetry. This year’s judge is Nick Flynn. Award is $3,000 and publication of the awarded collection by Red Hen Press. Entry fee is $25, and there is a 48 page minimum. Name on cover sheet only, and send a SASE for notification. Entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2009.