BAY AREA POETRY CONTEST 2026
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ATHERTON
Calling all Bay Area Youth!
EVENT RULES
- Open to all students from kindergarten to 12 grade.
- Any form of poem submission is allowed.
- There are 3 submission groups: Elementary School + Below, Middle School, and High School.
SUBMISSIONS
- JAN 24-FEB 27: Submissions Open
PRIZES
- High School Winner - $150
- Middle School Winner - $120
- Elementary Winner - $75
Judges from Stanford University and other prominent institutions!!
INFORMATION
Contact: adigarg@athertonyouth.com for any questions
Disclaimer: Prize Money sourced from local community
