Poetry Prize: Submissions now open

Thursday 7 March 2024

Submissions are now open for our Poetry Prize.

The Festival’s Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards offers a substantial cash prize for the best poem based on its originality, creativity and expressiveness.

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Applicants are encouraged to pay particular attention to the required Award submission format, requested form details, and word limit. If the format and application requirements are not met, submissions may not progress.

Prize money: First Prize receives $1,000, and Runner-Up $500

Submissions: Poems may be on any topic; must be original, unpublished work; may be in any form, up to 50 lines in length; and can be written in any language but must include an English translation.

Eligibility: Applicants are required to be Australian citizens living in Australia or abroad, or permanent residents who reside Australia. Applicants under 18 years are eligible with permission from their parent or guardian.

Deadline: Submissions for the Poetry Prize close Friday 31 May 2024.

Submission fee: AUD$50 plus GST