2010

Member Competition Winners

POETRY: TRADITIONAL

Judge : Martinavitcz Morrisy

1stJohn Q HendersonGNP (a Spenserian sonnet)
2ndDee EvansA Garden Sonnet
3rdRose HalaA Christmas Sonnet 2009

POETRY: FREE VERSE

Judge : Martinavitcz Morrisy

1stMargaret WilkinsConversation with Ivy
2ndGillian HendersonDust
3rdRose HalaFelony House

POETRY: HUMOROUS

Judge : Martinavitcz Morrisy

1stRose HalaBeehive Supper
2ndMargaret WilkinsDentistry
3rdPauline HayesYou Could Have Told Me Yesterday

NON-FICTION: MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Judge : Les Watkins

1stJohn Q HendersonA Man’s Job for a Boy
2ndMarion DuncanGrandparenting
3rdBarbara ThatcherThe English Country Cottage
HCDee EvansCommitment
CMargaret WilkinsMemories of the Premier House

SHORT STORY: HISTORICAL

Judge : Evan Andrew

1stMarion DuncanHana and Mahe
2ndMargaret WilkinsJoanna
3rdCatherine WilliamsDilemma at Parihaka
HCTanya GouwsThe Gift
HCJohn Q HendersonThe Hubris of Andras
HCBarbara ThatcherValient Saves the Day

CHILDREN’S SHORT STORY: SCIENCE FICTION

Judge : Liz Morris

1stGillian HendersonNo More Homework
2ndMargaret WilkinsTram Travels
3rdPauline HayesRobo-Cat

DRAMA: 15 MINUTE RADIO PLAY

Judge : Trish McGrath

1stTanya GouwsDear Abbie
2ndRose HalaMorpork in the Park
3rdBarbara ThatcherBloodline

ROSE TROPHY (Letter to the Editor, Herald on Sunday)

Judge : Based on number of letters published

1stJohn Q HendersonSix published
2ndTanya GouwsTwo published
3rdPauline HayesOne published