https://www.usq.edu.au/events/2020/02/bruce-dawe-prizeThe Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize
Entries for the 2020 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize are now open.
When
24 FEB - 05 JUN 2020
Where
Online
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As an Australian poet, your contribution shapes our culture. None believed this more so than Emeritus Professor Bruce Dawe AO, one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary poets. Professor Dawe believed that universities should support the study of literature and promote the Arts in Australian society. His decision to sponsor this prominent Literary Prize is ongoing, living proof of his conviction.
Entries are now open. Read the how to enter information below and the terms and conditions before entering to ensure you meet entry requirements. Competition closes on Friday 5 June 2020 at 4.00pm.
Prizes
The 2020 winner of The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize will receive $3000, and two highly commended entrants will be awarded $500 each.
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For further information, please email
brucedaweprize@usq.edu.au.
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How to enter
The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
You are able to submit between one (1) and five (5) poems into the competition. A fee of $6.00 is charged for each poem you enter into the competition. This helps us ensure the competition will continue running in future years.
Your poem/s must not exceed 50 lines. However, there are no thematic or style constraints.
Please ensure you read the terms and conditions prior to entering.
The 2020 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize opens on Monday 24 February. Please view the full terms and conditions before entering the competition. The competition will close on Friday 5 June 2020 at 4.00pm.
For more information, view the frequently asked questions (FAQs) or email