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Release Date: 
Monday, 7 September 2020

Fifteen local school aged writers were awarded for writing excellence at the 2020 Armadale Young Writers’ Awards presentation ceremony, held Friday, September 4, at the City of Armadale Administration Building.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Armadale Young Writers’ Awards, which are held to encourage and recognise the writing creativity of young people across the City.

The young writers, ranging in age from school years 3 to 12, were recognised for their creative expression and writing ability across a variety of prose entries and awarded cash and voucher prizes.

Launched on Monday, June 1, and closing on Tuesday, June 30, there were 291 entries received in total. Author Cristy Burne, presented two free online writing workshops for prospective entrants.

The Award Presentation was attended by City of Armadale Mayor Ruth Butterfield, the judges, guest speaker and author, Meg Caddy, the award winners and their families.

“The City is proud of the talented young writers we have in our community and it’s a pleasure to be able to support the development of their writing skills,” said Mayor Ruth Butterfield.

“Writing workshops, professional feedback and encouragement, all culminated in the presentation of the Young Writers’ Awards, where finalists were acknowledged. I’m looking forward to reading all of the winning entries and trust that our up and coming authors will be inspired to continue writing.”

The winning stories have been compiled into an anthology which will be available for loan from the City of Armadale Libraries, and for viewing on the library website.
Entry forms for the 2021 competition will be available in May.

Armadale Young Writers’ Awards 2020 winners:

CATEGORY Years 3 & 4  
1st Caitlin Saunders Ella Stone
2nd Ava Brewer When the waves hit
3rd Amity Lovett Chasing Dreams
CATEGORY Years 5 & 6  
1st Jantiff Beasley The Troll of Perth, Australia
2nd Elana Beukes In the Shadows
3rd Payton Fleming Eclipse
CATEGORY Years 7 & 8  
1st Jamie Adams Unexpected
2nd Shaylee Heedes The Sound of a Sten
3rd Ella Sarson Codes and Crosswords
CATEGORY Years 9 & 10  
1st Geo Vazhalanickal Books for Burning
2nd Leyla Baker Broken
3rd Aydee Bull The Beauty in Doubt
CATEGORY Years 11 & 12  
1st Chloe Savage Dandelion
2nd Lee-Ann Tosen The Mind of a Painter
3rd Vallancy Mewhor The Refugees Crossing

 

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