![Haiku-22-Insta-JulieBlossKelsey-2](https://caufc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Haiku-22-Insta-JulieBlossKelsey-2.jpg)
1st Place – Julie Bloss Kelsey
![Haiku-22-Insta-LisaAnneJohnson-3](https://caufc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Haiku-22-Insta-LisaAnneJohnson-3.jpg)
2nd Place – Lisa Anne Johnson
![Haiku-22-Insta-NoelleAdamo-2](https://caufc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Haiku-22-Insta-NoelleAdamo-2.jpg)
3rd Place – Noelle Adamo
View the gallery to see all submissions for 2022’s Haiku competition.
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Judging the submissions
- Relevance to the theme
- Creativity/Style and Originality
- Coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation)
- Clarity of imagery and language
Each judge awarded a score of 1 to 5 in relation to each of the criteria, with 5 being excellent. These were then tallied to give an overall score.
![LisaJohnson](https://caufc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LisaJohnson.jpg)
See all the past entries here.
Entries have closed for this year!
A haiku is a short three-line poem that uses sensory language to capture a feeling or image. Developed by Japanese poets, haiku are often inspired by nature, a moment of beauty, or a poignant experience.
Haikus follow a strict form: three lines, with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. That means the first line will have five syllables, the second line will have seven syllables, and the last line will have five syllables. A haiku does not have to rhyme or follow a certain rhythm as long as it adheres to the syllable count.
5th Annual California Urban Forests Council Haiku Contest
THEME:
Renewal: the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again
RULES:
- Limit of 3 entries per person
- Please “keep it clean”
- Deadline August 31 st
- Enter using the form below
- All entries become the property of CaUFC to use in future promotions
See past entries here
THE CATEGORIES & PRIZES
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FIRST PRIZE
A half case (6 bottles), selection of red and white Cline Cellars wines (Valued up to $150*) plus a copy of Matt Ritter’s book CALIFORNIA PLANTS: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora, and a limited edition print.
Includes shipping within the US.
Please note wine cannot be shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IN, KY, MS, OK, RI, UT, WV.
*Value depends on wines available at the time.
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SECOND PRIZE
$100 gift card from your choice of:
- Home Depot
- Apple
- Amazon
- Uber
- REI
Plus a prize pack including a copy of Matt Ritter’s book CALIFORNIA PLANTS: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora, and a limited edition print.
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THIRD PRIZE
$50 gift card from your choice of:
- Home Depot
- Apple
- Amazon
- Uber
- REI
Plus a prize pack including a copy of Matt Ritter’s book CALIFORNIA PLANTS: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora, and a limited edition print.