Name of Event: 2026 Nicholas A. Virgilio Youth Haiku and Senryu Contest

Date: March 20, 2026

Start/End Time: 11:59 PM EDT (submissions due)

Address: None

Theme: Contest

Host: The Nick Virgilio Haiku Association and Writers House

Feature(s):

Price: Free

Phone:

Email Address: info@nickvirgiliohaiku.org

Website: http://nickvirgiliohaiku.org/

Social Media: @nickvirgiliowritershouse (IG)

Event Description: The annual international Nicholas A. Virgilio Youth Haiku and Senryu Contest opened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and all submissions are due on Friday, March 20 at 11:59 PM EDT. Six winners will be chosen and will each receive a prize of $250. Students do not have to have prior experience with writing haiku or senryu, and the contest is open to all students who are in grades 7-12 as of September 2025. Here are some resources on writing haiku for beginners.

Students can submit here: https://forms.gle/QoBWLvE4cpXxp2BX7

Regulations:
- Submit up to three haiku/senryu.
- Contest submissions must not have been already submitted elsewhere for publication.
- AI generated haiku will not be considered.
Eligibility: Students in grades 7 through 12, enrolled in school as of September 2025.

For Full Rules (and to view past winners), please visit the Haiku Society of America Virgilio Contest site (https://www.hsa-haiku.org/virgilioawards/Virgilio-contest-guidelines2026.htm).

You can also find the submission form and details on nickvirgiliohaiku.org.

THEME: Contest / Students in Grades 7-12
HOST: The Nick Virgilio Haiku Association and Writers House
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://nickvirgiliohaiku.org/
CONTACT: info@nickvirgiliohaiku.org / @nickvirgiliowritershouse