National Storywriting Competition winners

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries and James Phelan for judging them. Congratulations to the following:

Winners & Commended

Open Section

First
Jeannie Haughton, Drouin
This is where they stood

Second
Vicki Thornton, The Patch
Drifters

Third
Janet Wilson, Montrose
In my backyard


Commended

Jason Cotter, Langwarrin - Bloodbirds
Graham Lacey, Richmond - Boys night out
Cheryl Bennett, Upwey - Nirvana Interruptus
Cally Jetson, Upper Ferntree Gully - The Sketch
Clancy Tucker, Eildon - The Long Paddock
Julie Hopper, Bendigo - Joey’s Drought
Emily Storey, Belgrave - Changes



Local Award

Deidre Oliver, Upwey
Chair for One


Special Encouragement Award

Amy McDonald, Mornington
Yarn for Alma Rose


Teenage Section

First
Rebecca, Ringwood East
Scarlett

Second
Anna, Bellerive,Tas.
Breakfast

Third
Monika, St Georges, SA
Never Again


Commended

Morgan, Emerald - The Dress Collector
Laura, Thornton, NSW - Stargazing
Grace, Rowville - Moira May Jump
Lauren, Warranwood - Hate Hurts
Nicole, Rowville - A Disgusting beautiful kind of thing
Monique, Blackburn - The Wren
Olivia, Mt Eliza - Addiction
Monika, St Georges SA - When the Fighting Begins



Junior Section

First
Thomas, Kalorama
My Brother the Bum Wart

Second
Melissa, Rowville
A Strange Day in July

Third
Abbey, Knoxfield
Flying Free


Commended

Maeghan, Belgrave - Touch the Sky
Sue, Balwyn - The Treasure Hunt
Joseph, Mont Albert - Just Another Monday
Hannah, Kardinya WA - The Blitz Raid
Stephanie, Hoddles Creek - Ln’t a story of Love and Loss
Erika, Kardinya WA - On Board with Columbus
Allison, Croydon - The Beginning of William Tongue: Boy Warrior


The Presentation Night is on Thursday 15th November 7pm at Belgrave Library. Poet Tricia Sykes will be reading extracts from the winning entries, and guitarist Geoff Penny will be providing some music. Coffee and cake will be served.

Cheers, Maryanne