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The Arts Queensland Val Vallis Award for Unpublished Poetry

Named in honour of a distinguished Queensland poet, The Arts Queensland Val Vallis Award for Unpublished Poetry is committed to encouraging emerging poets throughout Australia. Celebrating its 10th year, this prestigious prize for an unpublished poem (or suite of poems) of 100 lines or less comes with a first prize of $3,000. Second and third prizes are $750 and $250 respectively, and winners will be announced at the opening of the Queensland Poetry Festival on 22 August. Entries close Monday 7 July, 2008.

Download the entry form.

The Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize

The Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize, now in its 6th year, is committed to encouraging emerging Queensland poets. This prestigious prize for an unpublished poetry manuscript awards $3,000 plus a publishing contract with UQP. The winner will be announced at the opening of the Queensland Poetry Festival on 22 August. Entries close Monday 14 July, 2008.

Download the entry form.