The students who have won in these three categories are invited to the Mielke Arts Center at 1:00 p.m. on May 17, 2026, to receive their awards. All students are invited to attend, including those who did not win an award. All students attending can sign up for a chance to win a door prize. …
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SAW Anthology Open to Members
Shawano Area Writers is excited to announce that submissions are open for the upcoming SAW anthology. This anthology will showcase the creativity and range of our writing community and will include a variety of work, including poetry, short stories, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, letters to the editor, song lyrics, and pictures or artwork. Submission is free…
SAW Announces New Meeting Time and Location
Shawano Area Writers has some exciting news to share. Following member feedback, a community poll on social media, and thoughtful discussion, SAW has approved a new meeting time and location. Going forward, we will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Domino’s in Shawano. This change shortens meetings…
Celebrating Young Writers: George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Awards Ceremony Coming May 17
Each year, the George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest gives young writers across Shawano and Menominee Counties a chance to share their creativity, develop their craft, and be recognized for their work. Coordinated and sponsored by Shawano Area Writers, the contest invites students in grades 1–12 to submit original work in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.…
Winners in the 2025 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest
Fiction1–2 Grade Group1st Place – Briella LaRock2nd Place – Alayah Lyles3rd Place – Ellie CumberlandHonorable Mention – Emily Nguyen 3–4 Grade Group1st Place – Brielle Arndt2nd Place – Marciana Beauprey3rd Place – William SchlaisHonorable Mention – Brielle Arndt 5–8 Grade Group1st Place – Skewnik Waukechon-Reiter2nd Place – Bailey Wild3rd Place – Ellie FordHonorable Mention –…
Winners in the 2024 Student Writing Contest
Fiction 1-2 Grade Group Saylor Prey – 1st Place for, “The Lizard Who Wanted New Scales.” Cole Schlais – 2nd Place for, “Finding Joey.” Cole Schlais – 3rd Place for, “Matches.” Trell Raddant – H.M. for, “The Dark City.” Jacob Altenhoffen – H. M. for, “Fractured Fairy Tale.” 3-4 Grade Group…
2023 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all our winners! Fiction 1-2 1st Place – Leviyon Meverden 2nd Place – William Schlais 3rd Place – Decker Scholl H. M. – Sawyer Huntington H.M. – Ella Schmidt 3-4 1st Place – Zach Curran 2nd Place – Elizabeth Schlais 3rd Place – Skewnik Waukechon-Reiter H.M – Charlotte Johnson H.M. –…
2022 Student Contest Winners
Winning Students in the 2022 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest Fiction 1-2 Grade Group First Place – Kayleigh Withrow for, “A Haunted House Tour.” Second Place – Wesley Rush for, “Tour of a Haunted House in Florida.” Third Place – Kanen Oreskovic-Cotter for, “Tour of a Haunted House on a Sunday Night.”…
Winning students in the 2021 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest
This list was compiled by John J. Mutter, Jr. Fiction1-2 Grade GroupFirst Place – Holly Gee for, “Raining Cats and Dogs.” Second Place – Mila Cook for, “The Rainbow Horses.” Third Place – Gavin Springborn for, “The Crazy Mac and Cheese and Dog Story.” Honorable mentions – Bailey Wild for “The Snowmen That Came to…
SAW Meetings Held Virtually
Until further notice, SAW monthly meetings are being held via Zoom. For an invite, please email President, Terry C. Misfeldt at coach@brandirons.com.