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FAW John Shaw Nelson Poetry Award
Subcategory of The Fellowship of Australian Writers Victoria Inc. National Literary Awards
Subcategory of The Fellowship of Australian Writers Victoria Inc. National Literary Awards
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History
Administered by the Fellowship of Australian Writers Victorian branch, this award is for an unpublished poem, or a suite of poems, between 14 and 60 lines, including epigraphs.
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2016
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Year: 2015
winner Ludmilla's Cottage i "In the valley mist curdles", 2016 single work poetry
— Appears in: Award Winning Australian Writing 2016 2016; (p. 99-101) -
Year: 2014
winner Water's Edge i "She lies at peace, warm in black and white dreams, straight", 2015 single work poetry
— Appears in: Award Winning Australian Writing 2015 2015; (p. 139-141) -
Year: 2005
winner Prey i "my father has an eagle on his chest you know a bird of prey flared wings spread talons", 2006 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Envelope Please : A Celebration of the Winners from the 2005 National Literary Awards 2006; (p. 117) -
Year: 2001
winner Kevin Murray
