Read the Winning Submissions of the Union's 2024 Writing Contest!
Overall Winner:
Amashi Arachchi, ‘Saris and Watalappan'
Parent: Deepani Alawaththa Gamaralalage (Room Attendant, Crowne Plaza Times Square)
First Place, Narrative:
Matteo López, ‘Cold City, Warm Passengers’
Parent: Silvia Guidos-López, Front Desk Agent, InterContinental Barclay
Second Place, Narrative:
Taskin Arisha, ‘A Somber Winter Wonderland’
Parent: Kamruzzaman Bhuiyan (Busperson, InterContinental Times Square)
Third Place, Narrative:
Gabriela McGrue, ‘Like I’m Bad’
Parent: Kelvin McGrue, Doorperson, Baccarat
First Place, Essay:
Tenzin Tsering, 'A Modern Day Superhero’
Parent: Tenzin Lhakey (Room Attendant, Mark Hotel)
Second Place, Essay:
Daden Ghising, 'A Modern-Day Hero’
Parent: Penpa Tsering, Houseperson, Empire Hotel
Third Place, Essay:
Jason Lama, ‘The Impact of Climate Change on the Sherpa Community in the Himalayas’
Parent: Doma Lama (Room Attendant, Hard Rock)