Open Section
First Prize - $3,000, Runner Up - $500
Youth Section
First Prize - $300, Runner Up - $100
CALD Youth sub-category
First Prize - $300, Runner Up - $100
Key Dates
Opens on the 1st June, 2024
Closes on the 30th September 2024
Awards Ceremony - 17th November 2024 – 2:00pm
The Awards Ceremony will be a hybrid event available online and in person in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges on the 17th November 2024 at 2:00pm.
Entry Fees
Open Section
$20 per poem entry
Youth Section
4 poems for free (12-18 years) – additional entries $5 per poem
Youth Sub - Category CALD
Open to poets aged 12-18 who have spoken English for 5 years or less. Eligible poets use checkbox when entering youth section, to also be included in this sub-section.
See full terms and conditions for further details
$3,000 First Prize, $500 Runner Up
Note: Use this form only for the Open Section
Key Dates
Opens on the 1st June, 2024
Closes on the 30th September, 2024
Awards Ceremony
17th November 2024 – 2:00pm
The Awards Ceremony will be a hybrid event presented online and in person at The Hills Hub, 400 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Victoria on the 17th November 2024 at 2:00pm.
Entry Fees
Open Section
$20 per poem
See full terms and conditions for further information
$300 First Prize, $100 Runner Up
Note: Use this form only for the Youth Section.
Use this form to submit your first four poems in the Youth Section
- Use a different form for each submission
- If submitting additional poems use the Woorilla Poetry Prize Louise Rockne Youth Section 2024 (Five or more poems) Form
Key Dates
- Opens on the 1st June, 2024
- Closes on the 30th September, 2024
Awards Ceremony
- 19th November 2024 – 2:00pm
- The Awards Ceremony will be a hybrid event presented online and in person at The Hills Hub, in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Victoria on the 17th November 2024 at 2:00pm.
Entry Fees
Youth Section
- 4 poems for free (12-18 years)
- Additional entries $5 per poem
Youth Sub - Category CALD (for poets 12-18 with 5 years or less English speaking)
- No additional fee to enter CALD sub-category, ie. 4 poems for free (12-18 years) – additional entries $5 per poem
See full terms and conditions for further information
$300 First Prize, $100 Runner Up
Note: Use this form only for the Youth Section.
Only use this form if submitting more than the 4 free poems allowed in the Youth Section
Use a different form for each submission
Key Dates
- Opens on the 1st June, 2024
- Closes on the 30th September 2024
Awards Ceremony
- 19th November 2023 – 2:00pm
- The Awards Ceremony will be a hybrid event presented online and in person at The Hills Hub, in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Victoria on the 17th November 2024 at 2:00pm.
Entry Fees - Youth Section
- First 4 poems are free (12-18 years)
- Additional entries $5 per poem
Youth Sub - Category CALD (for poets 12-18 with 5 years or less English speaking)
- If you are eligible to enter the sub-category, there is no additional fee to enter the CALD sub-category, ie. 4 poems for free (12-18 years) – additional entries $5 per poem
See full terms and conditions for further information
Woorilla Poetry Prize is 100% volunteer run and not-for-profit. Donations help to pay judges, cover expenses and increase prize money.
For greater donations or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@woorilla.org.au
Thanks for helping Woorilla Poetry Prize grow and support emerging poets.
Woorilla Poetry Prize is 100% volunteer run and not-for-profit. Donations help to pay judges, cover expenses and increase prize money.
For greater donations or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@woorilla.org.au
Thanks for helping Woorilla Poetry Prize grow and support emerging poets.