2020 Peter Carey Short Story Awards Announcement
After a large number of high calibre entries from around Australia and the Moorabool Shire, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Peter Carey Short Story Awards and the Moorabool Young Writers' Awards for 2020.
Given our current climate, with just over 320 entries received in the Peter Carey Awards and 116 in our Young Writers Awards, it is a fantastic tribute to both the influence of Peter Carey, the emerging junior literary talent within our shire and the wonderful world of short-storytelling.
Winner: "Bock Bock" by Andrew Roff
Runner Up: "Company" by George McElroy
Best Local Entry: "Sweet the Bitter" by Matt Barbetti
Moorabool Young Writers Awards
JUNIOR ENTRIES
1ST: "Bellybuttonitis" by Ryan Simson
2ND: "The Lonely Bear" by Ivy Tyley-Miller
3RD: "The Whooshing Winds" by Elise Holland
HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
"Lily Bird, Lady Bird, Blue Bird" by Sophie Middleton
"The Tsunami Dragon" by Kumayl Rizvi
INTERMEDIATE ENTRIES
1ST: "The Secret Within The Woods" by Kaitlyn Imelda Odgers
2ND: "Saving Rain" by Elyse Hayes
3RD: "A Narwhal’s Magic" by Kaylee McDowell
HIGHLY COMMENDED
"Flowers" by Malachi Fox
"The Magic Sharpie" by Will Richards
HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
"The Rescue Mission" by Arnav Thorat
"The Unknown Battleground" by Joseph Seketa
"Dug the Hero" by Bryson McMillan
YOUTH ENTRIES
1ST: "Hollow Hearts" by Matthew Michalik
2ND: "An Island of Fear" by Todd Robinson
3RD: "Shadows" by Alisha Rizvi
HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
"The Colonial Experience" by Dana Sparrius
"Experiment 36" by Mackenzie Stark
Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the winners.
The 2020 Peter Carey Short Story Award Committee