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Be Recognized.
Be
Unique.
Title
Bees are winged insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their roles in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey. Bees are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily Apoidea. They are currently considered a clade, called Anthophila.
Title
There are over 20,000 known species of bees in seven recognized biological families. Some species – including honey bees, bumblebees, and stingless bees – live socially in colonies while most species (>90%) – including mason bees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees – are solitary.


Be Transformative.
Competition Details
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Narrative Prose (1,000 - 3,000 words)
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August 1 deadline
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No prompt
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Authors may submit past works
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Derivative works permitted with disclosure
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No generative AI allowed
Prizing
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1st: $100
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2nd: $50
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3rd: $25
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Finalists & Judge's Picks: Honorable Mentions
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All participants: Certificate & Feedback
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