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In 2026, the McEntyre Creative Writing Competition theme is Finding Yourself.
Peter McEntyre, a former mayor of Westmount (1969-1971), started this competition to encourage creative writing and foster community spirit.
We invite you to write about how, when, or where you, or a fictional character, might find one’s true self. You can do this through a story, a poem, or an essay, but always keeping in mind the idea of community.
All students in elementary (grades 1-6) or high school (secondary 1-5) who go to school in Westmount, live in Westmount, or are members of a library in Westmount, are eligible to participate.
Competition detailsOnline form and submission