Two poetry competitions of interest to FSP members are now open. Although based in NSW, anyone can enter. See below for guidelines and links.
EASTWOOD/HILLS FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS
LITERARY COMPETITION 2025
Closing Date: 15th May, 2025
All categories – Open Theme
Category 1: Flash Fiction
Max 500 words. First Prize $150, Second Prize $50
Category 2: Philippa Holland Award for Poetry
Includes all forms of poetry except Bush Poetry (see separate Boree Log competition below)
Max 80 lines per poem. First Prize $150, Second Prize $50
Category 3: Alan Russell Award for Memoir
Max 1,500 words. First Prize $150, Second Prize $50
Category 4: Short Story.
Max 1,500 words. First Prize $150, Second Prize $50
Entry Fee: $8 per entry or $30 for 4 entries.
Cheques or money orders in AUS$ payable to: FAW (Eastwood Hills).
EASTWOOD/HILLS FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS
BOREE LOG AWARD FOR BUSH VERSE 2025
Closing Date: 15th May, 2025
First Prize: $100 plus a trophy and certificate.
Entrants are eligible for one award only.
Ballads to be in perfect rhyme and metre with max 80 lines and an Australian bush theme.
Entry Fee: $8 per entry – Maximum 4 entries per entrant.
Entries to either competition can be submitted online. Fees can also be sent electronically.
Conditions of entry and entry forms can be found on the Eastwood-Hills FAW website: https://hillsfaw.
Conditions of entry and entry forms are also available below.
Enquiries: Carolyn Alfonzetti email: Carolyn[dot]alfonzetti[at]me[dot]com