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Competition shortlists

We are delighted to announce the final 6 entrants in each category.

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Congratulations to all - we look forward to meeting you at our closing ceremony on September 25th where judges John McCullough and VG Lee will announce this year's winners. 

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Poetry Shortlist 

Christopher M. James        

Helen Nancy Meneilly     

Hilary Otto    

Julie Runacres

Paul Stephenson   

Pauline May

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Short Story Shortlist 

Rob Campbell

Nicky Torode

Maureen Cullen

Emma Mather

Colin Brezicki

Arleen McCombie 

 

 

 

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