Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize

Named in honour of a distinguished Queensland poet, the Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize is committed to encouraging emerging Queensland poets. Now in its 7th year, this prestigious prize for an unpublished poetry manuscript comes with a total prize money of $3,000:

1st Prize: $3,000 plus a publishing contract with UQP

The winner will be announced at the opening night of the Queensland Poetry Festival on 21 August 2009 at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

Judges: To be advised

Previous Winners: Felicity Plunkett, Sarah Holland-Batt, Angela Gardner, Nathan Shepherdson, Jaya Savige and Lidija Cvetkovic.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm on Monday 13 July 2009.

Download the Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize entry form.