2023 Short Story Competition Results
Apollo Bay Wordfest is very happy to announce the winning entries for the 2023 Short Story Competition. Judges were impressed by the writing talent on display in all of the short stories submitted, making the task of choosing just a single winner for each category a difficult one. We want to extend our warm thanks to all those who entered, with the hope that we might see more of your work in the future.
OPEN CATEGORY
Winner: Kerrin O’Sullivan
The Coop
YOUNG ADULT CATEGORY
Winner: Zoe Marks
When the Water Came
JUNIOR CATEGORY
Winner: Angus J. L. Boyd
Pachy and the Great Stampede
The 2023 Short Story Competion was sponsored by Great Ocean Properties. Winning entries were announced at Apollo Bay Library.