2023 CONTEST CLOSED

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Submissions to the 2023 Hal Prize, the annual literary and photography contest presented by the Peninsula Pulse, Write On, Door County and the Peninsula School of Art, are now closed.

The Hal Prize offers publication to a readership of more than 25,000 and cash awards for winners.

The Hal Prize is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and to photographers throughout the United States. Find submission guidelines here>>

Photography Contest Prizes

Writing Contest Prizes

In addition to publication in the Peninsula Pulse and the 8142 Review, the Hal Prize offers cash prizes, and Door County pottery.

First place in all categories receives $250 and a Hal Prize mug from Clay Bay Pottery

Second place in all categories receives $100

Third place in all categories receives $50

Overall winner receives $150, a Hal Prize mug from Clay Bay Pottery and $500 gift certificate from PenArt (4-day workshop)

Winner in each category receives $50 and $250 gift certificate from PenArt (two-day workshop)