Port Stephens Literature Awards Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 22, 2022 THE 2022 Port Stephens Literature Award has been finalised and winners have been notified of their success. 148 entries were received from five different states and understandably the judges had a difficult task in reading and adjudicating the entries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The standard of entries was amazing with no two stories having the same theme or message. The variety of styles and topics within the stories was much improved on previous years. Results 1st Place – $500 – Port Stephens Council Award: Janice Williams, Stawell, Victoria 2nd Place – $300 – Club Lemon Tree Award: Ray Keipert, Tea Gardens, NSW 3rd Place – $150 – News Of The Area Award: Nellie Crawford, Fremantle, WA Readers Choice – $50 – Tilligerry Lions Award: Trudy Leggert, Shoal Bay, NSW Most Highly Commended – $25 each: Greg McFarland, Orange NSW. Janice Williams, Stawell VIC. Gary Hurle, Calulu QLD. Phil Murray, Nelson Bay NSW.
