2026 Literature Winners

"Sweet dreams, my gorgeous girl" by zedcue

Adult

Short Story Winner - Steph Cuthbert for "The Yellow Window"

Highly Commended - A Motley Crew for "Undies, Oaths and the Ashes"

Poetry Winner - Kerin for "My therapist and the pigeon in the light well"

Highly Commended - Renata for "Don't Tell"

Youth

Short Story Winner - North Cootes for "On Change"

Highly Commended - Zenn Torrance-Jenkins for "Our Form"

Poetry Winner - North Cootes for "On Feeling Unworthy"

Highly Commended - ARK for "Haunting Masterpiece"