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2026 Theme Contests

LDSPMA Theme Contests

Instruments in God’s Hands

The LDSPMA Theme Contests celebrate creativity across publishing, media, and the arts. Creators of all ages are invited to submit original work inspired by faith, creativity, and purpose.

Winners will be recognized at the LDSPMA 2026 Annual Conference.

Submissions Open May 1

Full submission details, guidelines, and entry links will be posted here soon.


Contest Categories

• Short-Form Poetry
• Songwriting
• Short-Film (Micro-Film, 60 seconds max)
• Hand-Designed Art
• Digital Art


Submission Guidelines

• No entry fee
• One entry per person, per category
• All submissions must be original work
• Songwriting entries must include original lyrics and original music
• Judging will be conducted by a volunteer professional judging team


Awards

Each category includes three awards:

• NextGen Winner (Youth up to age 19) – $100
• Adult / General Winner – $100
• All-Around Winner – $150


Important Dates

• Submissions open: May 1
• Winners announced at the LDSPMA 2026 Annual Conference


More details will be added to this page soon.
If you have questions in the meantime, please contact amilee.selfridge@ldspma.org.


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