The Spencil Writers Prize 2026 winners have been selected!
A huge thank you to every young writer who entered this year's competition. We have been overwhelmed by the creativity, imagination and storytelling talent shared by children from across Australia. From magical adventures and heartfelt poems to thrilling mysteries and inspiring stories, every entry has been a joy to receive.
Our judging panel has now carefully reviewed the incredible entries across both competition categories:
- 8 Years and Under
- 9 to 13 Years
Selecting the winners was no easy task, with so many wonderful stories and talented young writers to choose from. We are incredibly excited to announce this year's winners and celebrate their creativity and achievements.
As part of the Spencil Writers Prize, every eligible entry will be showcased in our online gallery because every story deserves to be celebrated and shared.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners! We can't wait to share their stories and celebrate their incredible achievements with you.
Thank you once again to every young writer who entered and to everyone who helped make the 2026 Spencil Writers Prize such a wonderful celebration of young creativity.
