Enter Your School's Winners

Watch our short video to learn three simple steps for participating in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest—plus a handful of helpful hints! Then use the links to jump to the section you need on this page.

 

Download Entry Packet to Get Started

Everything your school needs to enter the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest can be found in the complete entry packet. Download yours to review the complete rules and print essential documents. If you need additional copies of any of the contents, see the list below to access individual documents.

Download Entry Packet

Contents of Entry Packet

Rules & Awards includes a letter of introduction, judging criteria, and award details for both the general contest and for the Nicholas Maxim Awards for students with disabilities.
How to Enter includes step-by-step directions for entering online and by mail. Please read carefully when you’re ready to submit!
School Information Form must be completed and included with all entries. Fields are editable for your convenience.
Entry Forms are broken out by grade range for ease of distribution. Keys to Legibility are noted on the second page of each form for student reference.
Nicholas Maxim Manuscript and Cursive Forms should be used by students who wish to be considered for a Nicholas Maxim Award, named in honor of a former participant to recognize the accomplishments of students with disabilities. Please note the category-specific directions for entry on the Rules & Awards pages.
Family Letter can help your school build excitement around the handwriting challenge! Download and share with families so they know students will be participating.

Submit Your School's Entries

Submit one entry per grade level K–6 along with one entry for each Nicholas Maxim Award. Don't forget to include your completed School Information Form. Get instant confirmation that your entries were received at Zaner-Bloser—and avoid potential delays in postal delivery—when you submit online!

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Online

Upload digitized entries as
PDF or zipped file.
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By Mail

Mail printed forms as a
complete packet.

Reward All Participating Students

Make it official! Download a Certificate of Participation (black & white or color) to personalize for each student. Use editable fields or print and fill out. It’s a great way to recognize students’ hard work and provide a sense of shared experience.