The Davy Writers’ Prize

The Malmsbury Mail invites budding writers of all ages to submit all manner of written short stories, memoirs, poetry and prose for The Davy Writer’s Prize, 2024/25.  

There are three categories with $200/$100 for the first/second prize of the adults category, $150 for the teen category and $50 for the winner of the children’s category. Entries close 5pm on 31 January 2025.

Terms and Conditions of Entry: 

1. Writers may submit up to 3 entries each.

2. Must be the original work of the writer submitting. 

3. Submissions must have been completed within the last 2 years. 

4. Submissions must not have won any other writing awards.

5. Word limit is 2,500 words max

6. Works must not have the writer's name visible anywhere on the submission – anonymous entries only accepted. Entry form must be included when writing is submitted.

7. Entries open on 1 December 2024 and must be received by 5pm on 31 January 2025.

8. Digital copies of your writing should be sent to malmsburymail@yahoo.com.au by the closing date.  

9. Cash payments will be awarded for all finalists.  

• First prize: $200

• Second prize: $100

• Teen prize (13 - 18 years old) $150

• Children’s category (up to 12 years old) $50.

  The judges’ decisions will be final.