Youngstreet Poets present the Vera Newsom Poetry Prize 2011
1st Prize $500 2nd Prize $200
This biennial prize honours distinguished poet and educator Vera Newsom (1912-2006), a longstanding member of Youngstreet Poets.
1. Entrants must be Australian residents.
2. Entries must be in English, unpublished (including on-line), the original work of the entrant, not currently submitted for publication or entered in any other competition, nor to have received a monetary award in another competition.
3. Maximum of 32 lines per poem, typed on A4 paper, one side only. The poet’s name must not appear on the manuscript.
4. There is no official entry form, but a separate cover page must be provided listing title of poem, number of lines, entrant’s full name, address, telephone number and/or email address.
5. Entry $10 per poem, payable by cheque or money order to Youngstreet Poets.
6. Two copies of each poem required.
7. The judges’ decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into. No entries will be returned.
8. Entries to Youngstreet Receiving Officer, PO Box 71, Avalon 2107 by 30th September, 2011. Late entries will not be considered.
9. Winners will be announced as soon as possible. Prizes will be awarded at the Youngstreet Poets’ Christmas luncheon on Friday, 25th November, 2011.
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