Mr. Clement Battye, author and poet, died at age 99. In his honour The Clem Battye Legacy Award was established in 2001, aimed at offering emerging writers and poets an opportunity to showcase their talents.
2010 CONTEST DETAILS
The 2010 writing contest is open to emerging writers of Short Fiction and Poetry.
Manuscript must meet industry standards (printed on white paper, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, with page numbers).
Please send a separate cover page listing author's name, address, phone and email and a one paragraph bio, along with your short fiction (5 pages) and/or 5 poems (one poem per page). Author's name should not appear on the work.
Money Order or cheque must be included with all entries, payable to PWAP Clem Battye Contest. You may enter as often as you like, with a fee for each entry. Please include a large (9x13) SASE for judges’ critiques and return of your entry. Attach correct postage for envelope size..
Contest is open Jan 1, 2010.
Deadline for this year's entries is July 30, 2010.
Winners will be announced August 31, 2010.
Entry Fee: $10 per submission.
Prizes: Best Short Fiction (5 pages) $100.00, Best Poems (5 pages) $100.00.
Blind judging done by co-founders and members of Penticton Writers and Publishers.
Send entry(ies) and fee(s) to:
The Clem Battye Legacy Award
Writing Contest
4011 Finnerty Road,
Penticton, BC V2A 8W2.
Questions?
Phone: 250-492-0629
Email: yasie1@shaw.ca
PREVIOUS WINNERS
 Alvin |
2009 Winners POETRY WINNER: Alvin Ens - Abbotsford, British Columbia (scored 72/75) Runner-up: Shelley Haggard - Mission, British Columbia (scored 69/75) FICTION WINNER: John Hobson - Colborne, Ontario (scored 72/75) Big Pig Runners-up: Alvin Ens - Abbotsford, British Columbia (scored 71/75) Plan My Life John Hobson - Colborne, Ontario (scored 71/75) Coyote Summer Margaret Pascuzzo - Quesnel, British Columbia (scored 71/75) A Sad Day in the Desert John Hobson - Colborne, Ontario (scored 71/75) The Widow Chuck Lovatt - Carroll, Manitoba (scored 69/75) A Word Margaret Pascuzzo - Quesnel, British Columbia (scored 69/75) Anton Makes a Wish |
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Alvin |
2008 Poetry Winner Alvin G. Ens was born in Saskatchewan. Although he has deep roots in the Canadian Prairies, he transplanted to British Columbia’s Fraser Valley thirty-five years ago. Ens spent thirty-six years teaching high school English. His longstanding interest in writing became more active in his retirement. His writings of poems, short stories, family history and other non-fiction pieces have been published in newspapers, magazines, anthologies and web pages in both religious and secular media. To date he has published five books: A Kingdom Kite (2008) Rural Roots (2007), Village Roots (2007), I Am the Poem (2005) and Musings on the Sermon (2002). He has edited several other books. In 2007, he won four writing awards for his poetry and short fiction. Read the winning entry |
 Pat |
2008 Fiction Winner Pat Lee has had a love affair with the written word since she was seven. She is employed at the best place in the world – her local library. Pat has penned various projects, which includes short stories, a novel and as well, a full-length play, which was staged in northern Ontario. It also played at a region-wide theatrical competition. Currently, Pat is working on a few projects with plans to continue her passion for writing for years to come. This is the first fiction contest she’s ever won! Read the winning entry |
 Rhonda |
2004 Winner After completing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Rhonda worked as an Employment Counsellor. Although she enjoyed working with people, she yearned to dedicate more time to writing. After several years of assisting people to strive for their goals she has decided that it is time to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a writer. This aspiring novelist and freelance writer resides in Kamloops, British Columbia. |
 Angela |
2003 Winner Angela Cooper lives in Penticton, British Columbia. She is eleven years old and currently goes to The Glenfir School. In the fall of 2005, she will enter grade eight. Angela loves to read and write stories. She really would like to have a book or two published sometime in her life. |
CALLING ALL PAST WINNERS of The Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest
The Penticton Writers and Publishers group is 5 years old in 2009.
How best to commemorate and celebrate such an achievement?
With a book, of course!
We invite you to give us your best story, 1000 – 1500 words in your favourite genre! Email your entry to smithbjg@shaw.ca and mark 'anthology' in the subject line.
Or drop us a line at
Penny Smith, 5022 Towgood Place, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z9
If your piece is selected, you will receive a complimentary copy of the collected works.
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ABOUT CLEM BATTYE He came with his family to Canada in 1903. The family with a young Clem arrived in Calgary, Alberta and later moved to Vancouver and then Vernon, British Columbia. In 1911, the family returned to England to Huddersfield, Yorkshire, where Clem attended Oaks Boys School. He proved to be a fast learner and became fond of reading and writing poetry. In 1913, his family moved back to Canada and settled in Kaleden, British Columbia. Clem married Mary Elizabeth Craig in 1937 and raised three children in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. In his early eighties, Clem went back to his passion for writing. Poetry was his love and creating poems based on his aspiring surroundings gave him tremendous joy. Clem died peacefully on May 13, 1999 at the grand age of 99. He left a legacy of published works bearing his name. As a past Honourary Lifetime Member of the Penticton Writers and Publishers, Clem bequeathed to the co-founders of the group a legacy with which to create a writers’ conference in his name aimed at benefiting all genre of writing as well as writers of all ages. On behalf of writers everywhere, Penticton Writers and Publishers wish to thank Clem Battye for his generosity. |