The Henry Lawson Society Literary Awards

THE LAND Open Short Story

maximum of 1,000 words with an Australian theme.

The VISIT MUDGEE REGION Emerging Writers Award

Maximum of 1,000 words with an Australian theme. This award is restricted to entrants that have not previously won a competition before.

THE LAND Open Written Poetry

Poems must be in ballad form, have good rhyme, rhythm and metre. There is no word or line limit.

The VISIT MUDGEE REGION Emerging Poets Award

Poems must be in ballad form, have good rhyme, rhythm and metre. There is no word or line limit. This award is restricted to entrants that have previously not won a competition before.

ESSENTIAL ENERGY LEONARD TEALE MEMORIAL Performance Poetry Competition

Finalists are chosen from recorded entries with finalists performing before a panel of judges at the Annual Henry Lawson Society Literary Dinner at the Prince of Wales Opera House on 9th June 2012. Performance time of 8 minutes. Performances must be memorised for final judging.

Primary School Years 3-6*

Poem or Short Story (to a maximum of 1,000 words) Open theme. Placegetters receive cash prizes or book awards. Highly Commended and Commended certificates are awarded at judge's discretion. All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and a copy of the judge's report. (*NSW, or other state equivalent)

Secondary School Years 7-10*

Poem or Short Story (to a maximum of 1,000 words) Open theme. First Prize $100 and plaque. Placegetters receive cash prizes or book awards. Highly Commended & Commended certificates are awarded at judge's discretion. All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and a copy of the judge's report.

* NSW school years shown - other state equivalents are allowed

Terms and Conditions

Entry forms are required for all categories.
Post entries including a stamped self-addressed envelope (SSAE) to Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc Literary Awards, PO Box 235, Gulgong NSW 2852.
No receipt or acknowledgement of receipt of entries is provided.
Cheques or Money Orders should be used in preference to cash to pay for entry fees.

Download Entry Forms

Open Short Story (932KB)
Open Written Poetry (933KB)
Secondary School (470KB)
Primary School (469KB)

Many thanks to our sponsors for 2011

The Henry Lawson Society of NSW, in Gulgong, is a non-profit organisation, run by volunteers and we acknowledge our generous sponsors that support our Literary Awards in 2012. Without their support our Annual Literary Awards would not be possible. Please support these businesses/organisations. Visit their website where possible.