Open Section
First Prize - $3,500, Runner Up - $500
Youth Section
First Prize - $300, Runner Up - $100
Key Dates
Opens on the 1st June, 2026
Closes on the 30th September 2026
The Awards Ceremony will be a hybrid event available online and in person in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 2:00pm.
Entry Fees
Open Section
$25 per poem entry
Youth Section
4 poems for free (12-18 years) – additional entries $5 per poem
See full terms and conditions for further details
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.