EVENT, the literary journal based at Douglas College, has long served as a venue for rigorous creative non-fiction, and its annual contest reflects that commitment. This iteration is specifically designated for students currently enrolled in post-secondary institutions, a category that acknowledges the particular pressures and perspectives of writers still within the academic fold. The contest is judged by a figure to be announced, a common practice that keeps the focus on the work rather than the name. The awards are concrete: First Place receives $1,500, Second Place $1,000, and Third Place $500, with all three winners published in EVENT. The entry fee for students is $19.95 CAD, which includes a one-year subscription or renewal to the journal, inclusive of taxes and shipping. Non-students pay $34.95. The fee structure is transparent and the subscription component ensures that entrants receive the journal regardless of outcome, a gesture toward sustaining a readership for the form. The guidelines are strict and conventional: entries must not exceed 5,000 words, must be previously unpublished in print or online, must not be simultaneously submitted, and must be anonymized. The cover letter must include an institutional or student email address to verify eligibility. Douglas College students may enter, but employees and their immediate family members may not. The deadline is October 15, 2026, and the contest is open only to those currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution. There is no stated theme beyond the form itself, which suggests that the judge will be looking for work that demonstrates command of creative non-fiction as a discipline, not merely personal anecdote.