The 2027 I am America
Writing & Art Contest
THE AWARDS
RECOGNITION FOR THE BEST WRITING & ART
American Storyteller Awards
The 250 published winners have the opportunity to receive additional recognition for the best writing and art that showcases at least one of the six medal of honor values: courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship, and patriotism.
High School
Grades 9–12
Each Group (Fiction & Nonfiction Writing, Poetry, and Art)
1st Place
$1,000
2nd Place
$500
3rd Place
$250
4th Place
$100
Middle School
Grades 6–8
Each Group (Fiction & Nonfiction Writing, Poetry, and Art)
Top 3 Writers
$100 each
Top 3 Poets
$100 each
Top 3 Artists
$100 each
Elementary School
Grades 2–5
Each Group (Fiction & Nonfiction & Letter Writing, Poetry, and Art)
Top 3 Writers
$50 each
Top 3 Poets
$50 each
Top 3 Artists
$50 each
A SPECIAL HONOR FOR TEXAS STORIES
Texas Star Award
The 250 published winners also have the opportunity to win a Texas Star Award and additional cash prizes. Awards will be given to the best writing and art that embraces both the medal of honor values and shows a Texas connection.
RECOGNITION FOR YOUR WORK
What Every Selected Student Receives
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Published in The Anthology
Your work will be published in the GIANT I am America anthology!
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Displayed at The Museum
I am America will be on display at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
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Recognition
All 250 winning published authors and artists will be recognized for their achievement and invited to celebrate.
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National Bragging Rights
One of only 250 students selected nationwide — a rare honor tied to America’s 250th anniversary.