Cover of Western Voices 2005
Leland Essay Contest
The Leland Essay Contest rewards the best writers in the Western Writing Program. All students in ENG 100, 180, and 280 are eligible to enter. Contest winners are published in Western Voices, which is used as a textbook in many composition courses. Winners in each course level get cash prizes:
- First place: $100
- Second place: $50
- Third place: $25
Current contest: 2009-10, for essays written in 2009
For the 2009-10 contest, essays must be submitted to the WIU Writing Program office (Simpkins 124) on or before Monday, January 25, 2010, at 4:00 pm. No essays will be accepted after the deadline.
To enter the contest, please read the contest rules and download an entry form (both below), and submit your essay as instructed. You should also consider speaking with your instructor about ways you can improve your essay. Tutors in the University Writing Center can also assist you.
- Contest rules (PDF, for printing)
- Entry form (PDF, for printing)
Past winners
Congratulations to these past winners.
