9TH ALS ANNUAL AWARDS 2026
ALS WORDSMITH AWARD 2026 (Registration Fee Applicable)
Contest Segments:
English Short Story
English Poetry
Hindi Poetry
Hindi Short Story
English Poetry (Junior category i.e., age between 10 to 17 years)
ALSPHERE AWARDS (Registration Fee Applicable)
Contest Segments:
English Short Story on Women Issues
English Article on Women Issues
ALS SAGAR MEMORIAL AWARD 2026 (Registration Fee Applicable)
Contest Segments:
Children’s Story in English or Hindi
Children’s Poetry in English or Hindi
Children’s Book, English or Hindi (published in the years 2024, 2025, or 2026)
ALS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2026 (Registration Fee Applicable)
Theme: (Nature, Wildlife, Portrait, Travel, Rural Asia)
ALS ART CONTEST 2026 (Registration Fee Applicable)
(Any theme) (Note: Painting or Sketches only)
DEEPTI SRIVASTAVA MEMORIAL AWARD (ENGLISH POETRY)(NO Registration Fee)
English Poetry Theme: Peace
USHA SRIDHAR MEMORIAL AWARD (SHORT STORY) (NO Registration Fee)
Best Word Art That Touched the Heart – Short Story in English
USHA SRIDHAR MEMORIAL AWARD (POETRY)(NO Registration Fee)
Best Word Art That Touched the Heart – Poetry in English
Winners and recipients of certificates of excellence in these segments will be felicitated at the 9th ASIAN LITERARY CONFLUENCE 2026 in New Delhi (5th September 2026 & Constitution Club of India).
E-certificates shall be presented to all other participants.
Selected poems and stories will be published in the Asian Literary Society’s annual anthologies of poetry and prose.
GUIDELINES
Participants must be 18 years and above. (Except Junior category)
Participants in English Poetry (Junior) must be between 10 to 17 years.
The submitted poem or short story must be the original and unpublished work of the participant.
Poems should not be of more than 24 lines (each line should not contain more than 10 words).
Short stories/articles should not be more than 1500 words.
Photography Contest Theme: (Nature, Architecture, Festival, Urban Life)
Art Contest Theme: (Hand-drawn sketches or paintings in acrylic, watercolor, or oil paint)
For any query, contact us at [email protected]
REGISTRATION FEE
INR 750 for one poem
INR 1000 for one short story
INR 1000 for one article
INR 1500 for one Children’s Book
INR 750 for one photo – For PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
INR 750 for one artwork – For ART CONTEST
PAYMENT METHOD
PAYTM: SHIV PRIYA (9899522535)
OR
DIRECT BANK TRANSFER
Please find the account details:
Account Holder Name: Shiv Priya
Account number: 006501524985
ICICI Bank
VasantVihar Branch
New Delhi
IFSC Code: ICIC0000065
Please mention the award category, your name, city, and transaction ID or payment screenshot ( no registration fee in case of Usha Sridhar Memorial and Deepti Srivastava Memorial Awards) along with your submission (i.e poem/story/book pdf/artwork image/photograph), following declaration and email it to [email protected]
Here is the declaration:
I, (Name of the participant) do solemnly declare my submission (Name of the poem/short story/article/artwork/photograph) is original, unpublished, and not theft of copyright and intellectual property rights related to another person, object, or place. If such a fact is found, I will be solely responsible for the legal action taken in this regard.
LAST DAY OF PARTICIPATION: 31st July 2026.
RESULTS DECLARATION: on or before 10th August 2026.
Note:
The contest is for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
We strongly recommend aspiring writers, artists, and photographers to participate in this yearly contest.
The copyright of the submission shall remain with the author.
The jury’s decision will be final.
FAQ
Can past winners participate in it?
Yes
May I use previously published poems and short stories?
No, only original and unpublished work should be submitted.
Any theme?
No restriction. You may write on any theme.
Are contestants allowed to send multiple entries?
Yes, after paying the respective entry fee. (Refer to guidelines)
Who will be the judge of the contest?
Eminent writers and scholars will be on the jury panel.
Any cash prize?
No
