Terms and Conditions of Entry
Davy Writers Prize 2027
As we have limited resources and work on a volunteer basis only, submissions CANNOT be accepted unless they comply with the following:
All entrants:
1. Must not use any AI in the development of their work.
2. Must be the original work of the writer submitting.
3. Are allowed a maximum of two entries per writer.
4. Are required to Complete the entry form below.
5. Must ensure their name is not visible anywhere on the manuscript.
6. Must submit their work in a Word document only
7. Are asked to please note PDFs, screenshots, Google docs etc will not be accepted.
8. Must fit on or under the maximum word limit and be categorised as follows:
Children (up to primary school year 4): 800 words or less
Young Teens (years 5 to 8) : 1,200 words or less
Teens (years 9 to 12): 1,500 words or less
Open (18 and over): 1,800 words or less
9. Must not have won any other previous writing awards at the time of entry with the submitted writing.
10. Need to email the submission/s (in Word only) with entry form/s attached by midnight, Monday 31st November, 2026.
11. Entries may be submitted via uploading onto the online entry form on this website.
12.An acknowlegement of receipt of your entry will be emailed to you within 2 to 3 business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact coordinator, Sandy Fairthorne at surrenderfilms@bigpond.com with heading “Davy Prize 27”. Alternatively, send an SMS to 0402 822775.
For any assistance or issues with the above please contact the coordinator
SANDY FAIRTHORNE 0402 822775
or email