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Kevin Koch Writing Prize

LORAS COLLEGE

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kevin Koch Writing Prize

Overview: Award recognizing the legacy of Dr. Kevin Koch ('81), Professor of English, by honoring excellence in student writing.

Focus Areas:

  • Creative writing

  • Poetry

  • Essays

  • Short stories

  • Other literary works
  • Eligibility:

  • Loras College students

  • Work published in The Limestone Review, Loras College literary journal
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Judged by editors of The Limestone Review

  • Awarded to student whose poem, essay, story, or other work is judged as the best piece published in that year's issue
  • Background: Honors Dr. Kevin Koch, prolific author and beloved creative writing professor. Dr. Koch has been editor-in-chief of The Limestone Review since its inception and editor of its predecessor, The Outlet, for many years. He has always taken great pride in the excellence of his students' writing.

    Award Frequency: Awarded annually

    Contact: Office of Institutional Advancement, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563.588.7120

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    creative-writingarts

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