'The Commonwealth Short Story Competition exists to increase understanding between and appreciation of different Commonwealth cultures, to showcase the rich diversity of the Commonwealth and to support rising literary talents.' The competition was established in 1996 and is awarded annually. 'It is funded and managed by the Commonwealth Foundation, with the support of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association. Each year 26 winning and highly commended stories from the different regions of the Commonwealth are recorded on to CDs and broadcast on radio stations across the Commonwealth. The winner receives a prize of £2,000 and there are regional prizes of £500.'
Source: Commonwealth Foundation website, http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/
Sighted: 16/12/2009
