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The K. Valerie Connor Memorial Poetry Celebration is an annual province-wide literary contest run by the Leacock Museum in honour of one of our museum's cherished volunteers, Valerie Connor. This contest supports original works of poetry from Ontario residents in three age categories and offers $2100 in total cash prizes.


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Prize Info

  • First Prize: $750

  • Second Prize: $500

  • Third Prize: $250

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