Essay and Short Story Contest Top Three Entries Announced
In light of the grim world situation, wishing all of you and your families health, with hope that the Coronavirus pandemic will be under control very soon.
It is a pleasure to announce this year’s Essay and Short Story Contest top three entries.
Our greatest gratitude to our sponsors for their support, our wonderful judges who gave their time and care in evaluating the essays and short stories. Mr. Parviz Manoochehri, our web master, Ms. Parmida Behmardi for designing our flyer, and all the wonderful teachers and Zoroastrian organizations who helped in supporting this contest.
Please look for the top three entries of both contests in Chehreh Nama magazine and FEZANA Journal.
2020 SHORT STORY CONTEST (Ages 13-18 years):
Topic: “Write a story in which a Zoroastrian relies upon the teachings of the faith to help them resolve a challenging situation or achieve a goal.”
Sponsored by: Ms. Catherine Linka, author of “A Clawed and Feathered Spell” and her new highly praised release “What I Want You to See”.
Endorsed by: California Zoroastrian Center in Los Angeles
Supported by: Chehreh Nama Magazine and FEZANA Journal
First Place: Ms. Azadeh Hormozdiari from Tarzana, CA with the short story title: “The Bumpy Road to Happiness”
Second Place: Ms. Farnaz Behdinan from Northridge, CA with the short story title: “Writing Destiny”
Third Place: Mr. Pouya Monokchian from Corona, CA with the short story title: “Cyrus and the Greedy Leader”
Prizes: First place will receive $300, second place $200, and third place $100. Each of the three top contestants will receive a signed copy of Ms.Catherine Linka’s “A Clawed and Feathered Spell”.
2020 ESSAY CONTEST (Ages 11-14 years)
Topic: “In your opinion what are the qualities of a good leader? Compare it to what the Gathas teach us about being a good leader.”
Sponsored by: An Anonymous Supporter and Fatane Farid Fund
With thanks to: Mr. Mehran Pooladi-Darvish
Endorsed by: California Zoroastrian Center in Los Angles
Supported by: Chehreh Nama Magazine and FEZANA Journal
First Place: Mr. Zeyus Spenta from Vancouver, Canada
Second Place: Mr. Arshaun Oshideri from Aliso Viejo, CA
Third Place: Mr. Ashton Sorabji from Alberta, Canada
Prizes: First place will receive $300, second place $200, and third place $100. Each three of the top contestants will receive a signed copy of Ms. Catherine Linka’s “A Clawed and Feathered Spell”
Congratulations to all the participants as all the entries were amazing. Thank you all for your support.
2021 Essay Contest topic and age group will be announced before fall of 2020.
Wishing you health and joy,
Artemis Javanshir
Essay/Short Story Contests Organizer
