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Update on the George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest

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We have closed our submission form for the George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest. Michael Dylan Welch, the judge for our contest, has begun the anonymous judging process. Please be patient with the announcement of the results, as our judge needs to select the winners from 492 submissions, which equals around 1470 haiku.

We are honored that so many poets submitted to our inaugural contest, celebrating Haiku Commentary‘s 10th anniversary and the life of George Klacsanzky, a pioneer and leader in the haiku community.

Best wishes to all of you!

Submissions open for the George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest!

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The George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest is open to submissions starting today! Open to all, no entry fee, and cash prizes for the winners. Submissions are accepted from May 1 to May 31.

Check out the submission details below and visit our submission page for more details:

Judge: Michael Dylan Welch, who graciously agreed to preside over our inaugural event through anonymous judging.
Submission link: Submit to the George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest 2026 (open from May 1, 12:01am PDT to May 31, 11:59pm PDT).
Amount: Up to three haiku.
Prizes: $100 – First Place. $75 – Second Place. $50 – Third Place. $25 – Honorable Mentions (three).
Requirements: Haiku not published elsewhere. Haiku posted on social media is permissible to submit to the contest. Haiku written by AI will not be accepted.
Theme: Your best haiku, whether that be experimental, traditional, avant-garde, or your own take on the genre.

No fee to enter and open to all.