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The Good Oil Writers’ Award is an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan (Bigstock)

Entries have opened for The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which aims to support and encourage the development of aspiring and published writers. Source: Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

The award is an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in partnership with Garratt Publishing. 

In this Jubilee Year in the Church, the theme of the award is Pilgrims of Hope. 

The winner of the award will receive mentoring by Garratt Publishing to support their writing goals. 

A judging panel will award first, second and third place. The prize for the winning entry is $600; second prize $400; third prize $200. 

A new Encouragement Award, with a prize of $250, is being sponsored by Garratt Publishing.  

The Good Oil is a ministry of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. The publication’s editorial vision is to nourish the spirit, stimulate thought, promote social justice, and encourage reflection and dialogue about contemporary issues from a Christian, Catholic and Good Samaritan perspective. 

Entrants are strongly encouraged to look at past editions of The Good Oil to gain an understanding of the type and style of articles published. To view current and past editions, click here. 

Entry is open to residents of Australia, Kiribati, the Philippines and Japan – countries where the Sisters of the Good Samaritan live and minister. 

Entrants are invited to submit a single piece of writing on the theme Pilgrims of Hope, in the style of a reflection, opinion, profile or a news feature. 

The judges will base their decision on the entries which best explore the theme Pilgrims of Hope in their chosen writing style. 

Entry is free and open to writers aged 18 and over. 

Details: The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award Guidelines

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Entries invited for The Good Oil 2025 Writers’ Award (Sisters of the Good Samaritan)