2026 FIRST PLACE WINNERS
Adaliia Taalaibekova, Age 13, Grade 7
Newton Bateman Elementary School, Chicago
Judi Chihabi, Age 10, Grade 5
Eliza Chappell Elementary, Chicago
Emilia Medio, Age 10, Grade 4
St. Matthias IB World School, Chicago
Winners have been announced
for the 22nd Annual
Haiku Fest Awards Program
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Harold Washington Library
400 South State Street in Chicago
Congratulations to all the students who participated!
View Haiku Festival’s 22nd Annual Awards Program, April 25, 2026
DO YOU HAIKU?
Submit ONE original poem to Haiku Festival for a chance to win cash awards and prizes. Poets must be between 8 and 14 years old. Each poet may submit only ONE original poem.
For questions, please email us at Info@HaikuFest.com or call the Haiku Festival Office at 312-253-7453.