PORT WRITERS is proud to announce the winners of this year’s competition! Congratulations to our talented winners. The judges were impressed by the exceptional quality of entries, making this year’s competition especially tough to judge. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their incredible work.
POETRY
1st Prize
Lifting the Lid – Lorraine Gibson
2nd Prize
How I come by most mornings for coffee – Shoshanna Rockman
Commended
Lunch Yarn – Jake Dennis
Hastings Prize Winner
A Garden Meditation on Displacement – Kerry Buchanan
SHORT STORY
1st Prize
The Beginning – Penni Giuliani
2nd Prize
The Postman – Kevin O’Sullivan
Commended
Goo Goo – Judith Anna Russell
Commended
The Beating Heart of the City – Gayle Beverdge
Hastings Prize Winner
The Dome – Janice McLachlan
We look forward to your entries in 2027 – in the meantime, practice and keep writing.
Note: In accordance with our Terms and Conditions of Entry, only winners are notified of the outcome of their entry. If your name isn’t listed above, we look forward to you submitting again next time.