2026 Writing Contest Awardees

Congratulations to the 2026 Peggy Lantz Writing Contest Winners!

The Florida Native Plant Society is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Peggy Lantz Writing Contest! This year, writers and artists of all ages submitted original stories, poems, essays, and illustrated works celebrating Florida's remarkable native plants. The response was inspiring, and we are grateful to everyone who shared their creativity and passion with us. A heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners, whose work will help carry Peggy Lantz's legacy forward for years to come.