ANA calls for entries for its 2020 Ikeogu Poetry Prize (For Teen Poets)

 

ANA CALLS FOR ENTRIES FOR ITS 2020 IKEOGU POETRY PRIZE (FOR TEEN POETS)

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) under the national leadership of Mr. Camillus Ukah has called for entries for its 2020 Ikeogu Oke Poetry prize. The Prize is only open to senior secondary school students (SS1 to SS3) across Nigeria.

GUIDELINES

1. The prize is open to only senior secondary school students (SS1 to SS3) across Nigeria. Participants will show evidence of institution and level of education.

2. The best three (3) entries will receive prizes: 1st position (N100, 000 + books), 2nd position (N70, 000 + books), and 3rd position (N50, 000 + books).

3. The following category of students are excluded: (a) relatives of the sponsor, (b) relatives of the officers of ANA’s National Executive Council, (c) relatives of the officers of ANA’s state EXCOs, (d) and relatives of the members of the jury.

4. The timeframe is as follows: Call for Entries (August 2020), Preliminary Stage of Competition (September 2020), Final Stage of Competition/Award Ceremony (October/November 2020).

5. Stage 1: Each competitor will submit a single poem of 10 lines (typewritten, Times New Roman font 12), to ikeoguokeprize@gmail.com, on or before Saturday, 12th September, 2020.Stage 2: To determine the originality of the best 5 entries, each competitor (in the best 5) will write a second poem under the supervision of a person appointed by the jury. The second set of poems will be judged to determine the winners.

6. Each state chapter/branch of ANA will mobilize participation in its state.

For more information: Visit ANA Website @ www.ana-nigeria.com