Young Writers Award
Are you aged 10 to 19 and passionate about writing?
You're invited to explore your creativity and showcase your talent by submitting an original piece of writing.
This is your chance to develop your craft and imagination.
Be heard and be celebrated!
The Wangaratta Young Writers Award is run by the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta and Rotary Club of Wangaratta and is supported by Wangaratta Library.
Download your entry form here, or pick up a copy at the Wangaratta Library:
Entry Form 2025(PDF, 4MB)
Categories
The award recognises two types of writing in each of three grade categories.
Award categories:
Story (2000 word limit)
Poetry OR song lyrics (50 line limit)
Upper Primary: Years 5 and 6
Lower Secondary: Years 7, 8 and 9
Upper Secondary: Years 10, 11 and 12 and young people not at school aged 19 and under
Prizes:
Each category has a first, second and third prize, and winning entries will also be published in the Wangaratta Chronicle.
First Prize - $125
Second prize - $50
Third prize - $25
Entries close 19 September 2025
For more information or to submit your entry email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Entries can also be submitted in person or posted to: Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker Street Wangaratta, 3677