The 2011 Boroondara Literary Awards has two main categories; Open Short Story, and Young Writers.

Open Short Story is open to adults in Australia.  Prizes are:

• First $1,500
• Second $500
• Third $250
• Four highly commended $50 each
• Best entry by a Boroondara resident $500

Winning stories are published in an anthology.

Stories are between 1500 and 3000 words.

Young Writers is open to years 7 to 12 for high school students. There are various categories for poetry and prose and age categories.  Young Writers entrants must reside in, work in or go to school in Boroondara. Prizes are:

• First $300
• Second $150
• Third $100

Winning stories are published in The Progress Leader and an anthology.

Competition guidelines and entry forms can be obtained by emailing at bla@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Entries close in August 2011.