Jaime Gill and Jonah Walters Win the 34th Annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest
Jaime Gill of Brighton, England won first prize in fiction and $3,500 for his story, "Black Sky, Blue Earth". Jonah Walters of Flushing, New York won first prize in nonfiction and $3,500 for his essay, "The Burnable Seas". 1,893 entries were received from around the world. Tamra Badgett judged, assisted by Sarah Halper. $12,000 was awarded in all. Read the complete release. Read the winning entries.
Published: October 15, 2026
