The SouthWest Writers’ 28th Annual Writing Contest encourages and rewards excellence. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three entries in each of 14 categories. In addition, first-place winners in each category compete for the $1,000 Storyteller Award.
 
The contest is open to all original, unpublished work by English-language writers.

Deadline: Postmarked no later than May 1, 2010
Late entries: Postmarked no later than May 15, 2010 (late fee applies)

Categories to enter include: Mainstream novel, mystery novel, science fiction novel, middle grade novel, memoir book, memoir article, mainstream short story, nonfiction/essay article, personal essay, nonfiction book, children's fiction or nonfiction picture book, screenplay and poetry.
 
http://southwestwriters.com/contestRules.php