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Geneva Write Now
In January 2021, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission invited budding and experienced Geneva writers to share their original work through Geneva Write Now, a short story contest. This new literary arts program is an opportunity to discover and enjoy the stories of local writers from home while connecting the community through the arts.
The Winning Stories
The Cultural Arts Commission would like to congratulate the winners of Geneva Write Now short story contest for a job well done. The winners received Geneva Chamber of Commerce gift certificates which are redeemable at more than 160 participating shops. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and Commission member Amy Cook delivered the prizes to some of the contest winners at City Hall. Thank you to everyone who shared their creative writing with the Commission and helped to make this new program a success.
Adult Category | Read the Story | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Garrett | 1st Place | $250 | Walking Into 2021 |
| Todd Hertz | 2nd Place (tie) | $150 | Sidewalk to Nowhere |
| Elysse Toma | 2nd Place (tie) | $150 | The Hunt |
| Mary Pastorello | 3rd Place | $100 | The Boy |
High School Category | Read the Story | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Cieslikowski | 1st Place | $100 | The Waves of a Never Ending Barrage |
Middle School Category | Read the Story | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Barrett | 1st Place | $100 | Chemistry in COVID |
| Elena Ramirez | 2nd Place | $75 | The Light in the Darkness |
| Tullia Pastorello | 3rd Place | $50 | Finally Free |
More Information
For more information about Geneva Write Now, contact Cate Tracy, Business Development Analyst and Cultural Arts Commission liaison at culturalarts@geneva.il.us.