2020 Sargeson Prize: New Zealand's richest short story prize, sponsored by the University of Waikato
Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, the Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who also lectures in Writing Studies at the University.
The competition, in its second year, received more than 800 entries from around the country in the Open Division and Secondary Schools Division.
Open Division Winner
Angela Pope (Dunedin): 'Lies'
Secondary Schools Division: First Place
Amelia Isac (Samuel Marsden Collegiate School): 'Nic'
More here: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/fass/about/school-of-arts/english/sargeson-prize/winners
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