Woorilla Poetry Prize 2026 Awards

The 2026 Woorilla Poetry Prize has once again attracted extraordinary entries from across Australia and the World.

The judges are working on their shortlists and the winning entries, which will be announced at the event. Toby Fitch and Maxine Beneba Clarke had their work cut out for them, to distil around 900 poems to the shortest list possible.

If you can join us either in person or virtually for the awards live, you'll be the first to know the short-listed and winning poems and be treated to readings of the winners and selections from the list.

We have a great afternoon of entertainment organised.

If you are lucky enough to live in Victoria, join us for an afternoon of poetry, music and delicious refreshments. The awards event's physical venue is the stunning Hills Hub, Emerald, Victoria.

Alternatively, join online from your sofa if you are unable to attend. This will be streamed live on our Facebook page for those who are too far away to be there. 

Please register to join the event either online or in person. 

Registration prices are a donation and vary depending on what you can contribute, from $0 - $100. Regardless of the ticket price you select, you'll get the same quality presentation, comments from the judges, entertainment, readings of the shortlisted poems and more.

The bonus with the higher-priced tickets is that you'll also receive a warm, fuzzy feeling and the deep gratitude of the small volunteer organising committee, as your contribution will help maintain this competition into the future. 

Please give what you can.