The Norm Strung Student Writing Contest, sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of America, is an annual competition that invites high school juniors and seniors to submit original writing that captures the beauty and adventure of the outdoors. Entries must be entirely student-created work from the previous calendar year, with cash prizes awarded to first-, second-, and third-place winners in each age category. For young writers passionate about nature and the natural world, this contest offers a meaningful opportunity to gain recognition and compete alongside college-level writers on a national stage.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Capturing and composing images that tell a story or convey a mood.
Researching, interviewing, and writing accurate stories about real events.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Students develop writing and storytelling skills central to outdoor journalism and nature reporting.
Photo contest category directly builds portfolio and recognition in outdoor and nature photography.
Writing contest develops creative composition and narrative skills in environmental and outdoor narratives.
Students research and communicate about outdoor and conservation topics through writing and imagery.
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