International Poetry Writing Competition
Award Categories & Prizes
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE OF $7800!
| Competition Categories | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5-7 years | $50 | $30 | $20 | $100 |
| Age 8-10 years | $100 | $60 | $40 | $200 |
| Age 11-13 years | $120 | $80 | $50 | $250 |
| Age 14-15 years | $150 | $90 | $60 | $300 |
| Age 16-17 years | $250 | $150 | $100 | $500 |
| Open Age - Bush Poetry | $600 | $250 | $150 | $1,000 |
| Open Age - Other Poetry | $600 | $250 | $150 | $1,000 |
| Open Age - Local Poets | $600 | $250 | $150 | $1,000 |
| Babies of Walloon Statuette for overall winner in the Open Age categories | ||||
| 1st prize winners in above categories also receive a Bronze Medallion | ||||
| SPECIAL AWARDS | ||||
| Ipswich Theme | ||||
| Age 5-13 years | $100 | |||
| Age 14-17 years | $150 | |||
| Open Age | $350 | |||
| Highly Commended (multiple awards in each category) | $700 | |||
| Chairperson's Encouragement Awards | $150 | |||
| Chairperson's School Award | $150 | |||
| Mentorship Award - 15 hrs. mentorship with a professional Australian Poet (Qld residents only) | value $1050 | |||
| Total Prize Value | $7800 | |||
AGE 5 - 7 YEARS
For the best poem entered
in the 5 - 7 years of age category.
1st Prize: $50 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $30 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $20 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $10 + Certificate
AGE 8 - 10 YEARS
For the best poem entered
in the 8 - 10 years of age category.
1st Prize: $100 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $60 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $40 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $10 + Certificate
AGE 11 - 13 YEARS
For the best poem submitted
in the 11 - 13 years of age category.
1st Prize: $120 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $80 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $50 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $10 + Certificate
AGE 14 - 15 YEARS
For the best poem submitted
in the 14 - 15 years of age category.
1st Prize: $150 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $90 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $60 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $15 + Certificate
AGE 16 - 17 YEARS
For the best poem submitted
in the 16 - 17 years of age category.
1st Prize: $250 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $150 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $100 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $15 + Certificate
OPEN AGE - BUSH POETRY
For the best poem submitted
in the open age category for Bush Poetry.
1st Prize: $600 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $250 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $150 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $20 + Certificate
OPEN AGE - OTHER POETRY
For the best poem submitted
in the open age category for Other Poetry.
1st Prize: $600 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $250 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $150 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $20 + Certificate
OPEN AGE - LOCAL POETS
For the best poem submitted in the open age category for Local Poets. Entry to this category is restricted to poets who live, work or attend school within the boundaries of Ipswich City Council.
1st Prize: $600 + Certificate + Medallion
2nd Prize: $250 + Certificate
3rd Prize: $150 + Certificate
Highly Commended: $20 + Certificate
IPSWICH THEME AWARD
To be awarded to poems submitted in any category that best showcase the Ipswich region.
5-13 yrs.: $100 + Certificate
14-17 yrs.: $150 + Certificate
Open Age: $350 + Certificate
CHAIRPERSON'S ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS
To be awarded to an individual whose poem has been identified by the judges as demonstrating significant potential and worthy of special attention.
5-17 yrs.: $50 + Certificate
Open Age: $100 + Certificate
CHAIRPERSON'S SCHOOL AWARD
To be awarded to a school on the basis of genuine commitment to, and engagement with, the spirit of the Ipswich Poetry Feast.
$150 + Certificate
MENTORSHIP PRIZE
The prize winner will be selected from eligible Queensland entrants on the basis of literary merit and potential of the poet. Further details.
15 hrs. Mentorship with a professional Australian Poet (valued at $1050) + Certificate
Prestigious bronze Babies of Walloon statuette
presented to the overall winner in the open age categories.
The names of winners in each of the above categories will be announced at a special Awards evening on 18 October 2013. First prize winning poems, or an excerpt of these poems, will be professionally read, and prizes presented, (where possible) at this event. Prizes will be mailed if the winner is unable to attend in person.
