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2021 Winners
2021 Winners
Background
The Anguilla Non-fiction Literary Competition was proposed by Mr. James Lewis, a returning visitor to Anguilla. Mr. Lewis envisioned the competition capturing the interest of the people of Anguilla, encouraging both the youth and adult population to increase their interest and skill in non-fiction writing, with significant emphasis on Anguilla. The competition will focus solely on non-fiction work and may include but is not limited to forms such as essay, op-ed, memoir, biography and journalism. Fiction genres, story-telling, poetry and folk lore are not eligible.
The Anguilla Non-Fiction Literary Competition will add to the literary landscape, strengthening writing theories being taught in our schools while adding a competitive element whereby authors are able to receive much needed recognition for their work.
The Culture and Arts Division of the Department of Youth and Culture in collaboration with the Anguilla Literary Competition Committee will manage and oversee the Competition.
Competition Timelines Categories
Event Date Youth 13-15 yrs
Launch of competition Thursday, 5th March 2020 Young Adults 16-19 yrs
Deadline for Entries Friday, 28th May 2020 Adults 20+ yrs
Awards Ceremony TBD
Contest Guidelines:
The Anguilla Literary Competition is guided by the following:
o Submissions must be typed using doubled line spacing and MUST be submitted in English
o Submissions must be non-fiction, and can include memoirs, biographies, journalism, articles and op-ed pieces. Poems, plays and fiction/stories are NOT eligible.
o All submissions MUST be the original work of the writer.
o Each participant must pay an entry fee; of XCD 5.00 for Juniors and XCD 10.00 for Adults
o Submissions must be between 500 -750 words for juniors and 1500 – 2000 words for adults
o Each participant who is 17 or younger must have a teacher, parent or guardian act as a sponsor. The sponsor will serve as contact with the Anguilla Literary Competition. Additionally, the sponsor MUST review the participant’s work prior to submission to ensure that all guidelines are met. By entering the sponsor’s contact details on the form, the participant attests that the sponsor has reviewed the essay.
o A teacher, parent or guardian can provide pre–writing activities/training and suggest appropriate review, editing and support. However, the ideas, contents, structure and style of the work submitted MUST belong to the participant solely.
o The Anguilla Non - Fiction Literary Competition is open to youth and adults who are resident in Anguilla. All participants MUST be within the age limit for their respective category when the contest closes on Friday, 28th May 2020
Evaluation Criteria:
The competition will be evaluated based on the following:
The competition will be judged by a panel of three (3) judges
In an effort to conceal the identity of each participant, each entry will be assigned a number by the Department of Youth & Culture staff. The assigned number will be placed on the title page and each page of the entry. The judges will be given the entry bearing only the assigned number, while DYC will withheld the title page with the participant’s name.
All award related decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the evaluation/selection committee.
All judges’ decision is final
Measurement Criteria
Measurement Description Total Points
Material Organisation Logical interpretation of the subject, adherence to topic 10 points
Anguillian Context Entry contains significant information on the history and cultural aspects of Anguilla 35 points
Creativity Creativity expressions 15 points
Vocabulary and Style Phrasing and continuity 20 points
Grammar Punctuation and spelling 10 points
Neatness Appearance of submission, formatting 5 points
Adherence to rules Submission met all contest requirements 5 points
Prizes:
Categories Prizes
Youth 1st - XCD 1,000.00 2nd - XCD 500.00 3rd - XCD 500.00
Young Adults 1st - XCD 1,000.00 2nd - XCD 500.00 3rd - XCD 500.00
Adults 1st - XCD 2,500.00 2nd - XCD 1,250.00 3rd - XCD 1,250.00
Committee:
Ms. Carla Harris Mrs. Sandra York – Gumbs Mr. Terron Azille
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