Entries open: 9.30am on Friday 18 July
Entries closed: 5.30pm on Monday 11 August
Finalists announced: End of September 2025
Exhibition: Tuesday 30 September to Sunday 26 October 2025
Entries for the 2025 Award for Young Writers are now closed!
Entries are judged individually in the following school year categories:
Lower primary – school years one and two
Middle primary – school years three and four
Upper primary – school years five and six
Lower secondary – school years seven, eight and nine
Upper secondary – school years ten, eleven and twelve
Entries are judged on the originality of the themes, the development of the story and the quality (not quantity) of the writing.
Please note: due to the high number of entries received for this award each year, individual feedback cannot be provided.
Prizes are donated from the City of Subiaco and award sponsors and are presented to the top three entries in each category.
The Award for Outstanding Achievement will be awarded to the best overall story across all categories.
Winning stories will be on display at Subiaco Library from Tuesday 30 September to Sunday 26 October, and published online.
2025 frequently asked questions can be found here.
If you require this document in an alternative format please contact, award@subiaco.wa.gov.au
2025 terms and conditions of entry can be found here.
If you require this document in an alternate format please email, award@subiaco.wa.gov.au