Creative nonfiction authors are invited to submit work of up to 3,500 words on the subject of their choice to be considered for the Diana Woods.

The Diana Woods Memorial Award in Creative Nonfiction 2026

Creative nonfiction authors are invited to submit work of up to 3,500 words on the subject of their choice to be considered for the Diana Woods Memorial Award in creative nonfiction. 

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Winners will receive $250 and their work will be featured in the next issue of Lunch Ticket. Each award recipient must submit a 100-word biography, current photo, and send a brief note of thanks to the Woods family.

To submit, please click on the button called “Submit to Lunch Ticket” on the information page, and choose the category called “Creative Nonfiction.” All submissions to this category will be considered for the award.

The submission period for the award is the month of February for the issue that publishes in June, and the month of August for the issue that publishes in December. Please note that previously published work will not be accepted.

The official information page.