Campbelltown Writer's Competition Final Awards Ceremony 2026

Join us for the 2026 final awards ceremony to be held on Thursday 5 November at 6.30pm at the Campbelltown Library with special guests Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and best-selling children’s author Katrina Germein speaking and presenting the awards to the winners across the 3 categories.  

This is a free family friendly event with food and drinks provided.

About the competition

The 2026 Campbelltown Writers' Competition ran from August to September 2026. South Australian's were invited to submit their original stories inspired by the theme of Connections. Entries could be fiction or non-fiction but must have had a link to the Campbelltown area, a Campbelltown resident or references to the City of Campbelltown. All genres and styles were welcome. Entries are judged by Writer's SA across 3 categories, Junior Writer, Youth Writer and Open Writer, with a range of prizes available.

About Katrina Germein

KATRINA GERMEIN is a best-selling children’s author, published and translated internationally. Her popular titles include Bev and Kev, Big Rain Coming, One Little Duck, and the My Dad Thinks He’s Funny series. Katrina’s work has been Highly Commended in the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and won a Children’s Book Council Honour, as well as short-listings and Notables. Katrina is a past winner of the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award and the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. When she’s not writing book or talking about them, Katrina enjoys reading, bushwalking and drinking tea with friends. Her latest release, What’s the Time, Mighty Wolf?, is out now.

Please note: By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Campbelltown may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.