2026 Student Writing Contest
Calling All Broward College Student Writers!
Unleash your creative spirit and submit an entry to the 2026 AHCD SpringFest Student Writing Contest!
Theme: “Lenses and Lyrics That Carry Us”
This year’s theme encourages you to explore the impact of literature, music, and film on humanity.
Inspiration
Inspired by the incredible work Damselfly by Chandra Prasad, the festival’s keynote author our theme, “Lenses and Lyrics That Carry Us,” the contest invites all Broward College students to explore the world through the lenses and lyrics that move and inspire us all.
Categories
- Fiction: Craft a story about survival, perseverance, invention, and/or vision.
- Non-Fiction: Write about a historical event that includes survival, invention, perseverance and/or vision.
- Poetry: Channel your inner bard and compose verse based on survival, perseverance, invention, and/or vision.
Submission Guidelines
- Original Work: Submit writing that is entirely your own creation – no Artificial Intelligence-generated pieces or previously published works will be considered.
- Inspiration: Your work should reflect on or be inspired by the theme in some way.
- Word Count: 1,000 word maximum for fiction and non-fiction; poetry can be any length.
- Theme Connection: Include a 50-100-word description explaining how your work embodies the “Lenses & Lyrics That Carry Us” theme.
- Contact Information: Provide your full name, Broward College email address, home campus, mailing address, and phone number in the email body.
Deadline: Submit entries by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to springfest@broward.edu with “AHCD SpringFest Submission” in the subject line
Prizes
- The writing contest is open to all Broward College students, and First, Second, and Third place prizes will be awarded for each category to the most insightful and creative entries.
- Winners’ works will be featured on the AHCD SpringFest website and related marketing materials.
- You’ll receive a certificate of recognition for your contribution to the festival.
Selection Process
A panel of judges will meticulously review all submissions, choosing winners based on originality, adherence to the theme, and overall writing quality.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the Renaissance of the Humanities at our 2026 AHCD SpringFest! This free event, brought to you by the Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design Pathway and the Student Life Department at Broward College, features a variety of exciting events and activities.
All events are free and open to the public.
Broward College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or other legally protected classification in its programs and activities.
For more information, please contact:
Email: springfest@broward.edu
