
The first round judges are English department professors of a New Mexico university and SWW critiquers. Second round judges are:
Category |
Judge |
| Mainstream/Literary Novel |
Diana Finch |
| Mystery/Suspense/Thriller/Adventure |
Robert Brown |
| Science Fction/Fantasy/Horror |
Danielle Stockley |
| Historical |
Katherine Pelz |
| Middle Grade/YA Novel |
Rachel Abrams |
| Mainstream/ Literary Short Story |
Phong Nguyen, Editor
|
| Memoir Book |
Patricia Moosbrugger |
| Memoir Article |
Tim McKee |
| Non Fiction Essay/Article |
Ashley Biggers |
| Personal Essay/ Column |
Dan Mayfield |
| Non Fiction Book |
Brandi Bowles |
| Children's Fiction or Non Fiction Picture Book |
Jayne Carapezzi |
| Screenplay |
Michael David Jensen, Producer
|
| Poetry |
Ruth Moose |
Contacting any judge prior to winners being announced is immediate disqualification from the competition.