R.I.B.I. National Final Young Writer -2016/17

R.I.B.I. NATIONAL FINAL – YOUNG WRITER -2016/17

THEME – ‘REFLECTION’

JUNIOR – WINNERS

1. MARLA PAYNE DISTRICT 1100 – Supported by Rotary Club of

‘A wonderful, mystical piece of work, very thoughtful’.

2. ARCHIE NYE DISTRICT 1080- Supported by Rotary Club of Cambridge South.

‘A cheerful and original idea of interpreting the theme. A very strong story.’

JOINT THIRD:

3. MABRY WILLIAMS DISTRICT 1090- Supported by Rotary Club of FARINGDON

ZACH SCERRI DISTRICT 1145 - Supported by Rotary Club of Worthing Steyne.

‘Zach, a wonderful poem with original interpretation of theme. Mabry, uses a strong, well

Presented piece of work with a high standard of word usage’. Couldn’t separate these two diverse pieces.’

INTERMEDIATE – WINNERS

1. TARA af FORSELLES DISTRICT 1120 – Supported by Rotary Club of Ashford, Kent.

‘Beautifully crafted, a real short story about grandpa’s ashes.’

2. ISABELLA BRISCOE DISTRICT 1110- Supported by Rotary Club of Locks Heath.

‘Clever insight into gender issues, very well written.’

3. AIVA BERTRAM - ILLINGWORTH DISTRICT 1175 – Supported by Rotary Club of Plympton.

‘Story of family trauma, well written and mature piece of work.’

SENIOR – WINNERS

1. MIA KELLNER DISTRICT 1010 – Supported by Rotary Club of DUNDEE.

‘’Brilliant and powerful story of Afghan girl.’ 2. ROSIE BRESLIN DISTRICT 1060– Supported by Rotary Club of Knowle and Dorridge.

‘’A really lovely story put together about Grandma-May.’

3. EVIE SUTCLIFFE DISTRICT 1040 – Supported by Rotary Club of ELLAND

‘A truly imaginative story focused totally on reflection’.

HIGHLY COMMENDED (on Certificate)

J. ARCHIE TOWNSEND (1175), RUBY MERRICK (1180), TALLULAH TASCHNER (1200),

NIEVE AYRE (1040)

I. NATALIE KUPER (1260), ISABEL CLARK (1150), CHARLOTTE CORRIGAN (1190),

NOAH KYNASTON-EVANS (1180), JAZMIN RANDALL, EVIE POWER (1130).

S. SIENNA KAUR (1070), LOUISE SHANKLAND (1230), KYLE MUNRO (1285),

BEN HOOPER (1175), MICHAEL MEAKIN (1210), OTTILIE TABBERER (1110),

RACHEL ROBERTS (1180).

PRIZES: 1ST in each category will receive a certificate, trophy and £75 cheque.

2nd in each category will receive a certificate and cheque for £50.

3rd in each category will receive a certificate and cheque for £25.

All other entries will receive a certificate and that Highly Commended will be stated on Certificate.

Thank you to all YW Coordinators, everything was clearly marked with Co-ordinator, but please, for some, ensure hard copies of photographs are included next year.

The judges, for which I have full details, included,

A university photographic lecturer now Co-owner of PAL (Photographic Assignments).

A photography lecturer at South Essex College teaching ‘A’ Level Photography.

Owner of Photographic business in Essex. 45 years experience with photography. Full knowledge of photographic equipment and photographs.

PETER DOWSE R.I.B.I. National TP/YW Co-ordinator.