SUBMISSIONS OPEN – 2026 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest – Chemistry Under Construction

Submissions are now open for the 2026 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest – Chemistry Under Construction!

The Midland Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Write and illustrate a poem using the NCW theme – Chemistry Under Construction

Contest Deadline: Friday October 23, 2026
Gift Card and prizes for all 1st  and 2nd  place winners in each grade category!
Contact: poemcontest@midlandacs.org

This contest is open to anyone in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. Winners of the Midland Local Section’s Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the ACS National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!

Visit Illustrated Poem Contest for complete rules. Send poems to poemcontest@midlandacs.org