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Winners' Showcase

The 2009/10 MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC Photography and Creative Writing Competitions received some fantastic entries. Here, we are proud to announce the winners and showcase their works.

We would like to congratulate and thank all of those who entered this year's Photography and Creative Writing Competitions. We hope this encourages more people with MS to connect and pursue their passions.

Photography Competition: Winner

Robyn Selem of Warners Bay in NSW has taken out the top gong for this year's Photography Competition. Her photograph was aptly titled 'Route 66' and was entered in the 'Travel' category of the competition.

Click here to view Robyn's photo and her inspiration behind taking the photo.

Photography Competition: Honourable Mention

The judges gave an honourable mention to Jo Jorgensen’s photograph, titled 'Sunset in Port Macquarie'.

Click here to view Jo's photo and her inspiration behind taking the photo.

Special thanks to our photography judges:

  • Mitch Bailey, professional cameraman and photographer with 25 years experience in television and advertising.
  • Judy Ford, Manager of Community Relations for Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn. Judy has extensive experience as a web and commercial printing designer.
  • Fern Linden, Community Service Manager, NSW Programs Team, MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC.

Creative Writing Competition: Winner

Glenda Janes from Mitcham, Victoria is the overall winner of this year's Creative Writing Competition for her fictional short story, The Gate.

Click here to read Glenda's story and what she had to say about winning the competition.

Creative Writing Competition: Honourable Mention

The judges gave an honourable mention to Merryn McArdle for her short story, also (quite coincidentally) titled
The Gate.

Click here to read Merryn's story.

Special thanks to our judges:

  • Ray Hartley, Managing Director, Shared Conversations Pty Ltd, a company which provides an online facility for people to record and tell their life stories.
  • Sue Field, solicitor, academic, author and expert on Elder law.
  • Fern Linden, Community Service Manager, NSW Programs Team, MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC.