Talented writers from across the Peninsula came together last night at Somerville Mechanics Hall for the Mayor Short Story Writing Awards ceremony. This year, we received a record breaking 200 entries for this popular literary award. Judges Garry Disher, Else Fitzgerald, Monica Dux, Sam-Ellen Bound and Coral Vass read their way through funny, suspenseful, heart-warming and moving creative fiction stories.
Together with the Peninsula Writers’ Club, we are excited to announce the winners:
18+ Years
Winner: Jodie Kewley, All There Is
Highly commended: Sean Kelly, The Good Boy
13 – 17 Years
Winner: Camryn S, The Garden of Lost Stories
Highly commended: Macy E-J, The Mysterious Disappearances of Wonga
Highly commended: Georgia H, Blooming
8 – 12 Years
Winner: Macy A-W, Feather
Highly commended: Aaron M, The Raccoon
Thank you to long-time sponsors of the Mayor’s Short Story Awards Antipodes Bookshop, Rosebud Book Barn, Farrell Bookshop and Petersen’s Bookstore for providing vouchers to all winners and highly commended writers.
In addition to receiving bookstore vouchers, Jodie Kewly won $1,000 and a two-week Police Point Artist Residency and Camryn Small and Macy Allen-Wallace each won $500.
Read the winning stories at mornpen.vic.gov.au/writingawards
Quote attributable to Mayor Councillor Steve Holland:
“Council is proud to showcase and acknowledge Peninsula storytellers. Thank you to all who submitted their stories! Now in its third year, the Award is more popular than ever.
“I’d also like to personally thank the prize sponsors and the judges. We are so grateful for your support and time!”
Photo: Mayor Cr Holland with Camryn, winner of the 13 – 17 years category.
