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2013 Categories Announced

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sarah

2013 Writing Award Categories Announced! Next year we will be celebrating Elyne’s 100th Birthday. Two categories will be open to men for this special event. Our main Award will still be a Women’s Only spectacular!  • Women Writers Award. (Women … Continue reading →


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2012 Awards Announced!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by marita

The Elyne Mitchell Rural Women’s Writing Award for 2012 was presented in Corryong on Saturday night. The Award is a national competition and shortlisted winners travelled from all over the country to join in on the event and to show … Continue reading →


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Presentation Night 2012 – Invite

Posted on October 2, 2012 by marita

The Friends of Corryong Library are pleased to announce that the presentation of the 2012 Elyne Mitchell Rural Women’s Writing Award will be held on Saturday 13th October 2012 at the Uniting Church Hall, Donaldson St, Corryong, Vic. The evening … Continue reading →


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Shortlisted Entries Announced!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by marita

This year’s competition was one of the tightest so far, with 11 in the shortlisted for the Open category and only 1 point separating the first 3 entries! The Local category was of similar quality with very close scoring, and … Continue reading →


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Entries to judges

Posted on July 18, 2012 by marita

Thanks to all the entrants for this year’s Award! The entries have now closed and the stories are being forwarded to the judges this week….very exciting Check out the info on our judges!


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Online entry submission

Posted on July 11, 2012 by marita

Some people seem to be having trouble getting the confirmation message after submitting their entry online….in every instance of which we’ve been aware, the entry has actually been received ok….however with only 2 days to go before entries close we … Continue reading →


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2012 DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by marita

Due to some technical difficulties that some people have experienced with our online submission process, we have decided to extend the closing date for this year’s competition. You now have until 5pm on Friday 13th of July – so, last … Continue reading →


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2012 Entries now being received!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by marita

Entries have started arriving for this year’s Award! Don’t forget to get yours in and so miss out on up to $1000 prize money!


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2011 Winning Stories now available online!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by marita

Check our Prior Awards page for the winners of the 2011 Award!


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2011 Awards Announced!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by marita

The Elyne Mitchell Rural Women’s Writing Award for 2011 was presented at a well attended and successful function in Corryong on Saturday night. The Award is a national competition and shortlisted winners travelled far and wide to hear the announcement … Continue reading →


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