Recognizing and Celebrating Young Authors Since 2006!
The Betty Award
A writing contest for kids ages 8-12
The Betty Award has a Winter, Spring, and Fall Contest. See below for more details!
Enter now for the Fall 2025 contest!
The deadline is October 1, 2025.
The upcoming deadlines are as follows:
Fall 2025 Contest deadline is October 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on November 22, 2025.
Winter 2026 Contest deadline is January 1, 2026. Winners will be announced on March 1, 2026.
Spring 2026 Contest deadline is April 1, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 30, 2026.
Prizes
The Spring 2025 Winners Are
How To Enter
To enter, simply fill out our online form.
Reading Fee
There is a $20 US reading fee per story.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. Please reach out with any questions on our contact page.
The Betty Award.
Publication
The Fall 2025 winners will be announced on our website and social media accounts on November 22, 2025.