The awards for the Wallace Arts Trust Prize have been announced and will be presented during Same Same But Different, a LGBTQI literary festival taking place during Pride Week. The awards ceremony will be held at AUT on 13 February.

The competition provides a safe and supportive environment for both emerging and established writers to share their stories. Other than a set length of 750 words and a theme “A Kiwi Romance”, there are no restrictions; entries might express the triumph and joy of alternate sexuality, or the pain and difficulty. They might be funny or sad, sweet or bitter, outrageous or introspective.

The award is supported by The Wallace Foundation, GABA Trust and Gaynz.com, with  $600 cash and publication on Gaynz.com being awarded for the winning story and $300 cash for the runner up.