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2022 Winners

Congratulations to the 2022 winners of the Laurier Stedman Prize:

First place ($3,000):

Second place ($2,000 each; in alphabetical order):

  • The Confectioner by Cailyn Mann, Brantford Collegiate Institute & Vocational School
  • A Day at the Store by Tahiyah Syeda, Assumption College School

Third place ($1,000 each; in alphabetical order):

  • Delirious In Love by Aria Taylor, North Park Collegiate Vocational School
  • Katerina's Letters by Sophie Vandenbrink, Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School
  • The Landline by Rylin Ward, Waterford District High School

Runners up:

  • Trapped by Mya Baxter, Holy Trinity Catholic High School
  • Missed Messages by Alescia Butler, Holy Trinity Catholic High School
  • Breathe by Madeline Campbell, St. John's College
  • Cat Food by Abby Thompson, North Park Collegiate Vocational School

Previous Years

Mya Baxter

"The Laurier Stedman Prize contest gave me the opportunity to develop my voice as a short story writer as I worked closely with my teachers who offered helpful feedback."

Read Mya's story.

Media and Educators Contact Us:

Laurier Stedman Prize

E: lsp@wlu.ca

Ken Paradis, Laurier Stedman Prize Coordinator

E: kparadis@wlu.ca

Lisa Wood, Laurier Stedman Prize Coordinator

E: lwood@wlu.ca

Students in Grand Erie or BHNCD school board high schools, ask your English teacher about how you can participate in the contest.

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