The sponsorThe prize is sponsored by Phyllis M Papps and auspiced by the Bass Coast Post and the
Waterline News. Conditions of entryEligibility
The competition is open to anyone living, working or studying in the Gippsland region or who has a strong connection with the Gippsland region, past or present. Theme The theme is open but entries must relate to Gippsland people, places or issues. For instance, you could write about climate change but the primary focus should be local rather than national or global. A memoir is acceptable but should be set substantially in Gippsland. Length Entries must be between 4000 and 10,000 words and not have been published previously, including on the Internet. Publication The prize winning entries will be published. Please do not enter the competition if you do not want your work to be published. Format Essay, profile, long-form journalism, narrative non-fiction, prose or poetry. Genres: biography, autobiography, memoir, family history, social history, local history, natural history, science, environmental, travel, true crime. Judging criteria Entries will be judged on the quality of the research and writing and the ability to hold the reader’s attention. Open to all Entry is open to all writers, regardless of age, nationality, race, gender or sexuality. Multiple entries More than one entry from the same author will be accepted as long as they are submitted in separate emails. Cover page Entrants must submit a separate cover page with the title of the work, their full name, contact details and brief biographical information. Entries submitted anonymously or using a pseudonym will not be accepted. Closing date mail entries to Phyllis Papps at p.m.papps@waterfront.net.au by September 4, 2020. Judges' decision is final The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners announced Prize winners will be announced in November 2020 at a date and venue to be decided. Rider The selection panel reserves the right not to award the prizes in 2020 if they consider entries do not meet the criteria or quality required. In such a case the prize money will be rolled over into the following year. The judging panel
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PublicationThe winning entries will be published in the Bass Coast Post and may be republished as an e-book or hard copy following consultation with the writers.
AcknowledgementWinners are requested to acknowledge the sponsor and auspice in interviews and in published or promotional material.
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