2017 Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest Opens October 1
See the guidelines on our contest page.
Eugene V. Shea's enthusiasm, tenacity, support of poets, and talent celebrated poetry in life.
Eugene V. Shea, for whom this contest is named, passed away Sept. 4, 2016. In 2007, Eugene was presented with a WyoPoets Award for Excellence in 2007 for his organizational service as a past president of WyoPoets, as national contest chairman for eight years, as a representative for WyoPoets at numerous meetings of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, with his involvement with other poetry societies, and as a juror for poetry contests in other states. The national contest is now named the Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest in his honor. The award also honored him for his personal achievements in poetry that included receiving many awards, being featured in media publications, publishing eight volumes of poetry and more than 1,300 poems, writing in many poetry forms, and entertaining all of us with his lively poetry performances.
Gene's obituary is in the Casper Star-Tribune. Learn more about him in our January newsletter, where we celebrated his 90th birthday.
Eugene V. Shea's enthusiasm, tenacity, support of poets, and talent celebrated poetry in life.
Eugene V. Shea, for whom this contest is named, passed away Sept. 4, 2016. In 2007, Eugene was presented with a WyoPoets Award for Excellence in 2007 for his organizational service as a past president of WyoPoets, as national contest chairman for eight years, as a representative for WyoPoets at numerous meetings of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, with his involvement with other poetry societies, and as a juror for poetry contests in other states. The national contest is now named the Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest in his honor. The award also honored him for his personal achievements in poetry that included receiving many awards, being featured in media publications, publishing eight volumes of poetry and more than 1,300 poems, writing in many poetry forms, and entertaining all of us with his lively poetry performances.
Gene's obituary is in the Casper Star-Tribune. Learn more about him in our January newsletter, where we celebrated his 90th birthday.
National Poetry Day is October 15
National Poetry Day is October 15. Is your writing group celebrating locally? Send news of your activities to our president, Myra L. Peak at myrapeak@gmail.com. She'll summarize them and send them to NFSPS.
Gagliano Named Wyoming Poet Laureate
Our congratulations go to Eugene M. Gagliano! On July 11, 2016, Governor Matt Mead named Gene the Poet Laureate for Wyoming. Read all about it on the governor's website.
Featured Members
WyoPoets has asked its members to summarize their writing lives. The submissions by featured poets have received only minor edits. Each poet’s voice clearly shines through. If you would like to share your poetry experiences, email Myra L. Peak for details. We'll also post members in the news here.
Most recent featured members, and members in the news:
Most recent featured members, and members in the news:
