Rebecca Kanan of Joplin, Missouri, judge
1st Barbara Crane, “Yours in Faith, Aaron Brede,” Somerville, MA
2nd Michelle Porter, “Morning Tryst: a Prayer,” Rapid City, SD
3rd Mary A. Turzillo, “To a Beloved Suicide,” Berea, OH
HM Wilma Spellman, “Tango,” Park Ridge, IL
HM Jerri Hardesty, “Little Princess,” Brierfield, AL
HM Carol Kanter, “Bless with Water,” Evanston, IL
Special Recognitions:
Paul Buchheit, “Twins: September 11, 2001,” Chicago, IL
Richard Merelman, “Me at 93 in Assisted Living,” Madison, WI
Gail White, “On the Death by Drowning of my Favorite New Orleans Restaurant,” Breaux Bridge, LA