2026 Handwriting Contest Update:
Zaner-Bloser has decided to pause the National Handwriting Contest for 2025–26. You can find more information, including FAQs, on the Contest Update tab.
Support for Your School-Level Contest
We know that many schools incorporate contest preparation into daily handwriting instruction and practice. Thank you for making the annual contest a part of your students’ learning journey!
If you would like to continue to host your school-level contest, we have posted contest entry forms and school-level certificates for download.
- Grades K–2 form
- Grades 3–4 form
- Grades 5–6 form
- Nicholas Maxim Manuscript category form
- Nicholas Maxim Cursive category form
- Participation certificate
- NEW! School grade-level winner certificate
- NEW! Nicholas Maxim winner certificate
Please note, Zaner-Bloser will not be accepting entry forms for Regional or Grand National Champion consideration for this year.