I would like to give a giant thank you to Marilyn Ashbaugh and John Pappas for all of their work as judges this year. It was no small task. There was a record number of contest submissions, and the quality of the submissions was fantastic. I would also like to thank everyone for submitting such fine senryu. This contest is always topnotch and sets a high standard for senryu everywhere. My congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions.

-Bryan