Cervantes Written Poetry Competition

[Irene]

Hi All
The Cervantes Art Festival Committee is again running a written poetry competition this year, in conjunction with their festival.
Last year was the first year it was run, and attracted 33 entries.
The prize for this year is $250 for the Adults section, and $100 for the 16yrs and under section.

Entry fees are
$5 per poem for adults
$2 per poem for 16 & unders

Below is a copy of the entry form and conditions of entry. If you are unable to copy it, please email me on iconner21@wn.com.au
for an electronic copy.


Cervantes Art Festival
WRITTEN BUSH POETRY COMPETITION
Cervantes Recreation Centre
30, 31st October, 1st Nov. 2009


ENTRY FORM – BUSH POETRY WRITTEN COMPETITION

Name ………………………………………………….

Address ……………………………………………………

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Phone…………………………….. email…………………………………….

Titles of entries:

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This competition is an OPEN event for ORIGINAL verse having good RHYME and METRE.
Previously published poetry that has not won a first prize in any written competition will be accepted.   
A4 size pages should be used keeping each entry separate, using one side of the paper only. 
Entries should be typed where possible.
Maximum of 40 lines/poem.
Cover sheets should be used. Entrants names or other details must not appear on any of the poems.
Cheques or money orders for the total amount of entry fees should be made out to Cervantes Cultural Committee and must accompany all entries. 
CLOSING DATE. Entries received no later than 16th October 2009 will be accepted.
Copyright remains with the author. Poems will not be used in any anthology without the authors’ permission.  Poems will be returned.
The Winners will be announced on the Opening Night, Friday 30th October, 2009.
If required entrants should supply an SSAE for results to be posted after 14/11/2009
The judges decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into. 

I declare the enclosed verse is entirely my own work and that it conforms to the above conditions. I agree to be bound by these conditions and accept the judge’s decision as final.


Signed…………………………………………….. Date…………../……../ 200

ENTRY FEE: $5 per poem – Open.  $2 per poem - Juniors
Extra poems can be listed on a separate cover sheet. Entry forms may be copied.

PRIZES:
Open – 1st Prize - $250
Junior – 1st Prize - $100 

Post to: Cervantes Art, Craft & Photography Exhibition
      PO Box 206
      Cervantes. WA 6511
Email to: cervanteswa@yahoo.com.au

[Irene]

Many thanks to all who entered the Cervantes Written Competition, and my apologies for being a little late getting the results out.
I will send a list of the winning entries to all who enclosed envelopes in the near future.

The results were as follows:

Winner: The Miners Church - Val Read

Highly Commended: The Last Swagman - David Campbell
                           The Old Bush Poet - Val Read

Commended: Day Dreams - Terry Piggot
                  Once in Derby - Alison Underwood
                  Where The Ashburton River Flows - Terry Piggot
                  River Birds - Val Read

There were 43 entries this year, covering a good selection of topics.In the judges comments, mention was made of several other poems - I have included those comments below.


There were several poems that deserve mention, even though they suffered from inconsistencies. 

Original story lines and concepts   are displayed in  "The Charity Collector"  (this has the makings of a great 2 part performance piece)  and  "The Aftermath"  (the "loo" version - we've all been there at some time),

Difficult Social issues were to be found in "Lost" (tackling Alzheimers Disease)   and   "Darfurs Disgrace"  (which compared Australian life to that of war torn refugees )  - I commend writers who are able and willing to tackle such social issues head on with dignity, sensitivity and understanding.

"The Aftermath" (bushfire version)  and  "Song of Wittenoom" deserve mention for being very descriptive. 

Among those who achieved the necessary standard for placement, most were reflective poems