Birnbaum, Dr. Lisa, Faulty AdviserMiller, JenniferDawson, JenniferTucker, AmberAlembik, AllisonCinque, AndreaBirnbaum, Dr. Lisa, Faulty Adviser; Adams, Brian A., Editor; McBride, Keith, Editor; Swann, Samantha, Layout; Reis, Billy, Cover Photo; Adams, Brian A., Cover DesignAdams, Brian A., EditorMcBride, Keith, EditorSwann, Samantha, LayoutReis, Billy, Cover PhotoAdams, Brian A., Cover Design2018-06-252018-06-251999http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11868/471The Wordsmith Awards showcase the finest examples of the essays created by First-Year Writing students. The staff of the Saunders Writing Center solicits work during the fall semester and selects the best pieces for publication.AcknowledgementsThe staff of the Saunders Writing Center solicits work for the Wordsmith Awards from students in all First-Year Writing courses and selects the best essays for publication.For their participation in the judging process, we would like to thank our adviser Dr. Lisa Birnbaum, and our staff members Brian A. Adams, Ariel Gunn, Terry Lacy, Keith McBride, EC Steiner, Samantha Swann, and Rosie Vergara. Our publication also would not be possible without the support of the First-Year Writing faculty, especially Drs. Birnbaum, Marcus, Ochshorn, and Winston, whose students won this year's awards. We also wish to thank all of the students who shared their work with us.en-USUTThe University of TampaSaunders Writing CenterArticle