Biographical Prose (2005-)
Subcategory of Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes
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History

This prize was first offered in 2005 and is awarded for the best biographical story submitted by a local adult writer. It is announced at the annual Williamstown Literary Festival, where Ada resided for a time when her husband was the vicar of the Holy Trinity Church. The story must be of 1,000–3,000 words and there is no entry fee.

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2024

winner Catherine Padmore for 'Can You Hear Me?'

Year: 2023

winner Anne Hotta for 'Conversations with a Seagull'.

Year: 2022

winner Cynthia Troup for 'All Words Have a History'.

Year: 2021

winner Natalie Fraser for 'The Harder They Fall'.

Year: 2020

winner Suzi Mezei for 'Sapling'.
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