Awards

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Veronica's poetry has been recognized in multiple contests, including: 

• Finalist, Patricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry, Cutbank Literary Journal (2025)
• Long-listed for the Fish Publishing Poetry Prize, Judged by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins (2025 and 2024)
• Finalist, Muriel Craft Bailey Poetry Contest, Comstock Review (2024)
• Winner, International Merit Award, The Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition (2023)