A national student literary competition aimed at promoting the Greek language and cultural identity has been announced for 2026, inviting young writers across Australia to reflect on the role of family and heritage in their lives.
Organised by the Hellenic Writers’ Association of Australia, the competition will run under the theme “Grandfather, grandmother / family and their words,” encouraging students to explore personal stories, memories and shared experiences.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to preserve and strengthen the use of the Greek language among younger generations, with organisers highlighting the importance of authentic expression through writing.
Students from primary, secondary and senior secondary levels are eligible to participate, either individually or in groups of up to three.
Entries can be submitted across a range of literary forms, including prose, short stories, diary entries, letters, theatrical texts and poetry.
Organisers have emphasised that all submissions must be original works written in Greek and will be assessed for authenticity, including checks for the use of artificial intelligence.
The competition will be judged across three categories corresponding to school levels, with winners in each category receiving a monetary prize and a certificate of participation.
The results will be announced at a public event hosted by the association, with winning entries also set to be published in the literary magazine O Logos the following year.
Submissions close on Friday, 26 June 2026, with participants required to include their personal and school details alongside their work.
For any questions and clarifications, as well as for the submission of works, please use the email of the Association (hellenicwritersau@gmail.com) with the subject line “Literary competition.”
