Moreau won first, second and finalist honors in statewide poetry contests
Claudine R. Moreau, a lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and faculty director of Historic Neighborhood at Elon University, has been recognized for her poetic talent in the 2025 North Carolina Poetry Society (NCPS) adult contests, which attracted over 700 entries.
Moreau’s poem “The Atheist” won first place in the Carol Bessent Hayman Poetry of Love Award, honoring exceptional poetry about the theme of love, and earning her a $100 prize. Her piece “Lament of the Lunar Eclipse in Research Triangle Park” earned second place in the Poetry of Courage Award, which highlights works reflecting courage or crisis, along with a $50 prize. Additionally, her poem “Break the Hen” was named one of four finalists in the prestigious Poet Laureate Award category.
In recognition of her achievements, Moreau has been invited to present all three of her award-winning poems at the NCPS Sam Ragan Awards Day at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities on May 10, 2025. Her first and second place poems will also be published in the annual “Pinesong” awards journal, a distinguished collection celebrating the best poetry from the NCPS contests.