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  Volume 52 (2020)

  C.V. Davis

  The 2020 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "One More Cup of Coffee Before I Go to the Valley Below," was photographed by Peter Kahn. The Foothills Poetry Award is chosen among submissions from regional high school students. The winner of the Foothills Poetry Award is Myla Athitang for the poem titled, "Sticky Rice." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2019 award recipients are Matt Yeager, for his fiction work titled, “Lake Peigneur” and Jenn Blair for her poem titled “Blood Mountain.” Crystal Wilkinson and Dorianne Laux served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 51 (2019)

  C.V. Davis

  The 2019 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Blue Window," was photographed by Harold Ackerman. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Callista Eckert. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Joseph Rash for the poem titled, "The Comet." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2018 award recipients are Seth Wieck for his fiction work titled, “Tender Mercies of the Wicked” and Mark Svenvold for his poem titled “Coda: Eurydice as Déjà vu Finale.” Amy Greene and Maurice Manning served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 50 (2018)

  C.V. Davis

  The 2018 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Blue Door," was photographed by Rollin Jewett. The winners of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, are Mallory Moore and Hannah Ray. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winners of the poetry award are Summer Byers for the poem titled "In the Name of Victory," and Aaron Hilton for the poem titled "System Failure." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2017 award recipients are Leslee Becker for her fiction work titled "Such Friends," and Patricia L. Hamilton for her poem titled "Puzzle." Taylor Brown and Bill Brown served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 49 (2017)

  C.V. Davis

  The 2017 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Autumn is Calling," was photographed by Ashley Koch. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Elizabeth Erhartic. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Ilari Pass for the poem titled, "Death Sentence at Birth." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2016 award recipients are Lind Heuring for her fiction work titled "Red Light, Green Light" and Priscilla Webster-Williams for her poem titled "Occupational Therapy at a TB Sanitarium, 1952." Alan Michael Parker and Lee Smith served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 48 (2016)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2016 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Rusty Hinge," was photographed by Brian Michael Barbieto. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is MaryKate Powell. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award is Ilari Pass for the poem titled, "Kaleidoscope in Place of Conversation." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2015 award recipients are Sam Grieve for his fiction work titled, “We Are All Nobody” and Patricia L. Hamilton for her poem titled “Trespass.” Aaron Gwyn and David Kirby served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 47 (2015)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2015 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Wooden Fence with Snow," was photographed by Allison Parrish. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicole Saxton. The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2014 award recipients are Adam Padgett for his fiction work titled, “Useful Things” and Sharon Charde for her poem titled, “Fiftieth Anniversary.” Daniel Wallace and David Bottoms served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 46 (2014)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2014 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Icy Down Shelter," was photographed by Les Brown. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Dennis Zaragoza. The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2013 award recipients are Tom Howard for his fiction work titled, “Grandfather Vampire” and Jessica Glover for her poem titled, “The Tillage.” Wiley Cash and North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 45 (2013)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2013 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Rainbow of Kayaks," was photographed by Kathleen Gunton. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Elizabeth Van Halsema. The Broad River Review Editor's Prize in Poetry is chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winners of the poetry award are Hannah Mayfield for her work titled, "A Woman in Labor" and Amy Snyder for her work titled, "In the Company." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2012 award recipients Abigail Lipscomb for her fiction work titled, “Carousel” and Karen Luke Jackson for her poem titled, “A Triptych on the First Anniversary of My Mother’s Death.” Jill McCorkle of Hillsborough, North Carolina, and Kathryn Stripling Byer of Cullowhee, North Carolina, served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 44 (2012)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2012 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Train Tracks," was photographed by Katherine Bailey. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Jane Savage. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The prize for poetry was awarded to Amy Snyder for her work titled, "La Carpio: A Refugee Camp, San Jose, Costa Rica." The prize for prose was awarded to Chelsea Usher for her work titled, "Happy Birthday." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2011 award recipients are Marylee MacDonald for her fiction work titled, “Tea & Sugar” and Celisa Steele for her poem titled, “To a Son on the Verge of Divorce.” Silas House of Berea, Kentucky, and Cathy Smith Bowers of Asheville, North Carolina, served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 43 (2011)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2011 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Two Girls with Umbrella," was painted by Jennifer Hart. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nikki Raye Rice. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The prize in poetry was awarded to J. Lauren Fletcher for her work titled, "Woman." The prize in prose was awarded to Amy Snyder for her work titled, "Fire." The Rash Awards, named in honor of Ron Rash, a 1976 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, are awarded annually for outstanding works in poetry and fiction. The 2010 award recipients are Christine Bates for her fiction work titled, “The Night I Killed the Devil” and Sarah Gordon for her poem titled, “Apertures: Andalusia.” George Singleton of Easly, South Carolina and Keith Flynn of Asheville, North Carolina, served as judges for the fiction and poetry contests, respectively.

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  Volume 42 (2010)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2010 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover was photographed by Justin Roper. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicholas Laughridge. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The prize in poetry was awarded to Jennifer Hart for her work titled, "In August." The prize in fiction was awarded to Sarah Steadman for her work titled, "In-Between Glory."

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  Volume 41 (2009)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2009 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Crossroads, 14th Street Series," was painted by Trudy Roth. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Lauren Quesenberry. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the Editor's prize in Poetry is Sarajane Burroughs for her work titled, "Daddy." The winner of the Editor's Prize in Fiction is Nikki Raye Rice for her work titled, "Porch Spider." The Broad River Review 2009 issue won best in show from the North Carolina College Media Association, with Sarajane Burroughs, Nikki Raye Rice, and Trudy Roth receiving honorable mentions in their respective categories of poetry, fiction, and art.

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  Volume 40 (2008)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2008 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The cover, "Still Life," was painted by Megan Jaynes. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Jack Naish. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The winner of the Editor's Prize in Poetry is Dray Lloyd for the work titled, "Losing My Religion" and Lauren Taylor for the work titled, "Parched."

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  Volume 39 (2007)

  C. V. Davis

  The 2007 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, art, poetry, and photography. The covers, "Color Canyon" and "Slot Canyon," were photographed by Randy McNeilly. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz Poetry Award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Eric Proctor. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The Editor's Prize in Poetry was awarded to Jess Snyder for her peom titled, "The Buzzards Circle Home." The Editor's Prize in Fiction was awarded to Matthew Gordon Dimick for his work titled, "Jamie."

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  Volume 38 (2006)

  C. V. Davis and Amanda Wood

  The 2006 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Amanda Wood. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. The cover, "Peacock," was photographed by Scott Holstein. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Summer Hess. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.the Editor's Prize in Poetry was awarded to Amanda Wood for her poem titled, "Eden" and the Editor's Prize in Fiction was awarded to Ashley Mays for her short story titled, "Hannah and Shawn."

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  Volume 37 (2005)

  C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster

  The 2005 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. The cover was photographed by Hal Bryant. This issue is dedicated to former faculty editor Joyce Compton Brown. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Nicole Hemric. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The award winner for the poetry award is Summer Hess and the fiction award is Scott Holstein.

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  Volume 36 (2004)

  C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster

  The 2004 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography by student, regional, and national writers and artists. The cover photograph, "Yellow Leaves," was taken by Lee Adams. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Chris Armstrong. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students.The winner of the prize in poetry is Lydia Johnson and fiction is Charles Stroup. Student art award winners include: Jason Bruner, Jason Elmore, Erik Wince, Emily Davis, and Leeanna Woodworth. Student photography award winners include: Scott Holstein, Joel Fluty, Lee Adams, and Anne Cecile Normand.

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  Volume 35 (2003)

  C. V. Davis, Jennifer Menster, and Tony Morris

  The 2003 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by C. V. Davis, Tony Morris, and Jennifer Menster. The publication contains fiction; non-fiction; poetry; art; and photography by student; regional; and national writers and artists. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. The winner of the poetry award was David Wayne Hampton for his poem, "And Now I Remeber." The winner of the fiction award was Jonathan Wood for his work, "Milk of Paradise." Student art award winners include: Charlie Baber; Cora Oglesby; Ignacio Arana. The cover photograph, "Downpour;" was taken by Wendy Shockley.

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  Volume 34 (2002)

  Abigail Wolford and C. V. Davis

  The 2002 edition of The Broad River Review was edited by Abigale Wolford and C. V. Davis. The publication contains fiction; non-fiction; poetry; art; and photography by student; regional; and national writers and artists. The winner of the J. Calvin Koontz poetry award, given annually for a portfolio of poetry to a senior English major, is Sarah Thomas with Ron Rash serving as the contest judge. The cover design, "The Broad River in Blue," was photographed by Natalie Brown. Student writing award winners include: Christi Hallis; Tara Hostetler; and Abigale Wolford. The Broad River Review Editor's Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are chosen among all submissions from Gardner-Webb University students. Student art award winners include: Kim Blanton; Erik Wince; and Ignacio Arana. Fiction award winners include: Ron Rash, Jennifer Carlile, Miriam Oviedo, and C. V. Davis.