Erma Bombeck Writing Competition Current Winners

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"Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget." ˜ Erma Bombeck
The 2025/2026 competition is now closed.
Winners will be announced in late February.

Winning Entries - Current Year


Congratulations winners, honorable mentions and entrants of the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition. Enjoy reading the entries below and be inspired!


Winning Entries - 2022
Humor Category - Local
First Place:  Rachel Grise -  Piqua, OH, United States
Honorable Mention:  Elizabeth Trende -  Delaware, OH, United States
Humor Category - Global
First Place:  Dorothy Rosby -  Rapid City, SD, United States
Honorable Mention:  Suzy Girard-Ruttenberg -  Boca Raton, FL, United States
Honorable Mention:  January Ornellas -  Moorpark, CA, United States
Human Interest - Local
First Place:  Lindsey Roth -  Dayton, OH, United States
Honorable Mention:  Patricia Washington -  Euclid, OH, United States
Human Interest - Global
First Place:  Rita Lussier -  Jamestown, RI, United States
Honorable Mention:  Elizabeth Baldwin -  Hookwood, United Kingdom
Honorable Mention:  Kathryn Leehane -  San Jose, CA, United States