For more than a decade, The Nyack College English Department has sponsored an awards contest to recognize and encourage emerging creative artists. In a world that often overvalues objects that have immediate uses, this contest affirms writers, photographers, and artists who aid us in contemplating God, His world, His creatures, and our perceptions of them. As you will experience as you explore this book, the submissions reflect the diversity of God’s creative character and His work in our lives. We are pleased to recognize the thought, commitment, and work of those who have expressed their talents so powerfully.

Poetry

First Place: “The Other Side of the Mountain” by Rebekah Fargo

Honorable Mention: “I Wanna Whole Lotta Love” by Andy Rasmussen

Honorable Mention: “Conversations with Richard Ballou, the Artist in the Livingroom” by Nicholas Cialini

Honorable Mention: “The Beggar Girl of Leicester Square” by Kaye Sparks

Art and Photography

First Place: “Imperfection is Beauty” by Lydia Toll

Honorable Mention: “Untitled” by Annah Sprague

Honorable Mention: “Birds Eye View” by Lydia Toll

Honorable Mention: “Untitled” by Amanda Decker

Short Story

First Place: “It ain’t nuthin.” by Chelsea Geyer

Honorable Mention: “Pa’s Mare” by Elizabeth Kendrex

Honorable Mention: “By the Light of the Bonfire” by Brittany Wetherill

Cover Art

“Beautiful Transformation” by Amanda Decker