Penny Pennell

“The Climbing Pine”, 1st place, Summer Flash Fiction “Get Your Jersey On” SAFTA
(2015)

“Unmade Beds”, semi-finalist, original drama – The Writer’s Network
(2011)

“Unmade Beds” finalist, original drama – Creative World Awards
(2010)

“The Bureau” semi-finalist (stage play) – The Writer’s Network
(2009)

“The Dirt Nap” (novel) quarter-finalist – The Writer’s Network
(2009)

“Unmade Beds” finalist – The People’s Pilot
(2005)

“Capitol Crime” semi-finalist – The People’s Pilot
(2004)

“A Dark and Stormy Night” nominated – Best American Mystery Stories
(2003)

“A Dark and Stormy Night” nominated – Illinois Arts Council Literary Award
(2003)

“The Other Locals” semi-finalist – The People’s Pilot
(2002)

“Stag” 6th Place – Hollywood 27
(2002)

Homicide: All God’s Children” (spec) quarter-finalist – Acclaim TV (Top 20)
(2001)

“Checkmate” semi-finalist – IL/Chicago Screenwriting Competition
(1998)

“A Killer’s Defense” semi-finalist – Lone Star Screenplay Competition
(1997)

University of Illinois at Springfield