ICANE Foundation Annual Writing Competition
ICANE Foundation have established an annual writing competition and 2025 is their first!
The competition is open to all Dacorum Residents aged 10years plus and each year will focus on/celebrate a different theme or topic.
This year the topic is –
A celebration of Windrush Day (22nd June 1948) and the late Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday (6th February 1945 - 11 May 1981).
Windrush Day (22nd June 1948) is a recognised national day in the UK which marks a chapter of Black British History and celebrates the significant contribution of those who travelled from Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands to England to help rebuild the country after the Second World War.
Bob Marley (Robert Nesta Marley OM) is an Icon.
Born in Jamaica he was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
Bob Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture. He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Bob Marley is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms.
By drawing on the history of Windrush and the rich influences of Bob Marley’s music the competition is to write an original Quote or a piece of Poetry which reflects the themes of love, peace, unity, social justice, and/or injustice.
What is the Competition?
To write an original Quote, or piece of Poetry which reflects the themes of love, peace, unity, and social justice and/or injustice inspired by Windrush and the rich influences of Bob Marley’s music.
How many words?
Each piece of writing should not be longer than 200 words.
• Quote no longer than 200 words.
• Poetry no longer than 200 words
Who is the Competition open to?
The competition is open to anyone who is a resident in Dacorum aged 10years plus.
What are the Age Categories?
• 10 - 13-year-olds
• 14 - 17-year-olds
• 18 - 25 years old
• 26 years plus
How many entries per person?
You can submit a maximum of one piece of writing per category (Quote or a piece of Poetry).
Each piece of writing must be clearly labelled with all the following information:
• A title (please title each piece)
• Your name and your age
• The category (Quote or Poetry).
• Contact email address or Telephone number.
What is the deadline for submissions?
All entries must be submitted by email before 09 June 2025.
Entries can be handwritten however it is our preference for them to be typed using Arial font and the font size 12pt. Please save and submit your piece of writing as a “pdf” or “Word document.”
Where do I send my entry?
Please email entries to ICANE-FOUNDATION@outlook.com
Or submit it via the website www.icane.co.uk under EVENTS.
Will I be contacted?
Only winners will be contacted directly by ICANE Foundation.
How will the winner be announced?
The winners will be announced on Windrush Day 22nd June 2025 by ICANE Foundation.
What are the prizes?
The winner of each category will receive a £50 voucher.
