Applications for the 2022 awards open Monday 4 April at 9am and close Friday 29 July at 11:59pm.
Winners will be announced in November 2022.
Our Young Writers' Competition offers $5,000 in prize money across various sections. The Open Short Story Competition awards $1,500 to its first place winner.
View the competition terms and conditions.

2022 award categories and prizes
1. Young Writers’ Competition
This is a prose and poetry competition for young people who live, work or study in Boroondara.
All entrants should ensure that their document does not contain borders, colours, images, or any identifying details such as your name. There are no requirements for fonts, sizing, or spacing for your entry.
Enter the Young Writers’ Competition-external site
Criteria | Prize |
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Junior Category
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Prose
Poetry
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Middle Category
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Prose
Poetry
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Senior Category
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Prose
Poetry
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2. Open Short Story Competition
The Open Short Story Competition is open to all Australian residents.
All entrants should ensure that their document does not contain borders, colours, images, or any identifying details such as your name. There are no requirements for fonts, sizing, or spacing for your entry.
Enter the Open Short Story Competition-external site
Criteria | Prize |
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Word length between 1,500 and 3,000 words |
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