The Pearl Prize is presented with Osborne and Fawkner Publishing and supported by Midsumma Festival. A writing award where Queer writers have a platform for self-expression through the writing landscape and into publication. Writers can submit writing in any form of prose or poetry to a literary panel and begin their journey in the Australian writing scene.

Entries are welcome from people who identify as GSD (Gender and sexually diverse) as well as allies.

Fifteen finalists will be selected and published and the winner of the Pearl Prize announced during Midsumma Festival 2025. The publication will be released during Midsumma Festival and be available to purchase.
The Winner of The Pearl Prize will receive a gift, which includes a $500 cash payment, to set their typewriter tapping. There will also be a Highly Commended award to a writer of merit, which includes a $300 cash payment.

Entry fee: $15.

Closing date: Friday 11.59 pm (AEST) 11 October.

Find out more on the Midsumma Festival website.