For writers aged 13 to 17 years, the youth categories offer a great opportunity to showcase your skills.
Greater Shepparton City Council is partnering with the Furphy Foundation, La Trobe University and the GV Library Group to give out cash prizes.
Each category has a first prize of $300, second of $100, and third of $50.
Now that school holidays are here, it is the perfect time to develop and refine your stories.
“The awards are a great way for our local young people to express their creativity, individuality and voices,” City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said.