Thomas and Lillie D. Chaffin Award for Appalachian Writing
Deadline December 31 (must be received by this date), formerly December 1. Neutral free contest gives $500 for a published book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction (all genres compete together) by an Appalachian author. Author or publisher may nominate a book by sending 3 hard copies. Contest sponsor Morehead State University is a college based in Eastern Kentucky.
Source: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/academics/colleges/humanities/english/eng-chaffin-award
Published: November 25, 2025
