Regional Judging
Student entries from the Western Pennsylvania Region are judged from mid-December to mid-January by authors and experienced writing instructors who have deep commitments to young people and their growth as writers. 7th and 8th grade entries are judged separately from grades 9-12. Portfolios and Novels are also judged separately from all other categories.
The Awards are:
Gold Key
Silver Key
Honorable Mention
All Gold Key winners move on to National adjudication.