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