AWARD NAME: Round Lake Proclamation 2024

DATE OF RECOGNITION: April 11, 2024

WHO PRESENTED IT: Mayor Russell S. Kraly

LOCATION: Village of Round Lake, Illinois, USA

TEXT OF THE RECOGNITION:

Golden Deed Proclamation

Whereas, Support of the arts in society is one of the most vital contributions that one can make; and

Whereas, L. Ron Hubbard stated, “A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists”; and

Whereas, Mr. Hubbard founded the Writers of the Future Contest in 1983 to initiate “a means for new and budding writers to have a chance for their creative efforts to be seen and acknowledged”; and

Whereas, The Illustrators of the Future Contest was created five years later to provide that same opportunity for artists; and

Whereas, During the past forty years, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests have discovered and published nearly 1,000 novice authors and artists; and

Whereas, L. Ron Hubbard’s Contests—now celebrating four decades of helping new writers and artists—has further assisted thousands more in achieving their dreams; and

Whereas, The Contests and associated programs provide an enduring gift to the field of speculative fiction.

Whereas, One of the winners of this International Contest was previously a resident of Round Lake, IL, Maksym Polishchuk.

Now, therefore, let it be known that Maksym Polishchuk, through his remarkable achievement in winning the Writers of the Future Contest, has not only brought honor to his community but has also contributed to the advancement of the arts on a global scale.

In Withness Whereof, we hereby proclaim Maksym Polishchuk as a shining example of creativity, perseverance, and artistic excellence.

Dated: April 11, 2024

Russell S. Kraly
Mayor, Village of Round Lake