Biographical sketch, resume, or curriculum vitae* Must not exceed one page. Please include any special honors, awards, fellowships, or other recognition.
Work Sample* Please upload a work sample of up to 3 poems, one poem per page. The work sample may be type-written or audio. If written work, the sample must include a cover sheet with the applicant’s name and a list of poetry titles and content. The work sample may contain information that indicates where the poem has been published or performed or if it has received any awards for merit. The poems should be of the highest quality and can be from any time period. If you submit an audio work sample instead of a written one, you may also submit a transcript of the poem(s) performed.
Narrative* Must not exceed two pages. Describe the following: why the nominee wishes to be considered, what the nominee would hope to accomplish during the two-year term as the City of Rockford Poet Laureate, the theme to be explored during the initial year of service, and ideas for any special projects related to the position.
