The H.M. “Jimmie” Hayes & May Clayton Hayes Prize for Creative Writing

Source:  A generous gift by J.M. Hayes to establish a memorial to his parents, H.M. “Jimmie” Hayes & May Clayton Hayes.  The award will honor each, individually, in alternate years, beginning with the May Clayton Hayes Prize in 1997.

Eligibility:  Selection of the recipient will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the skills and merit displayed in the graduate student portfolios provided by and ranked by the Creative Writing faculty at the end of the Fall semester.  The prize will be conferred annually during the Spring semester.  Occasionally, the memory of other individuals may be honored by changing the award’s name in future years.

Value:  Varies.