Local talents shine at 31st Westerwold Writing Competition in Groningen
The 31st Westerwold Writing Competition celebrated Groningen's literary talent, awarding top prizes for stories and poems. Winners from Vledderveen, Wildervank, and Loppersum were honored at a lively ceremony in Ter Apelkanaal, showcasing the province's rich cultural heritage.
| Category | Winner | Work Title | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stories | |||
| 1st Prize | Roelie Meijer | Ie binnen mor ain moal jong | Vledderveen |
| 2nd Prize | Dolf Houwing | Beste bruier | Wildervank |
| 3rd Prize | Roelie Meijer | Henkie | Vledderveen |
| Poems | |||
| 1st Prize | Dolf Houwing | Laandjepik | Wildervank |
| 2nd Prize | Harma Waalkens-Timpener | Meziek en meer | Vlagtwedde |
| 3rd Prize | Annemiek Wassenaar | Ien kolle gaang | Loppersum |
| Event Details | |||
| Participants | 27 | Groningen | |
| Submissions | 19 stories, 19 poems | ||
| Jury Members | Giny Luth, Hielke de Roo, Wia Jager, Ellen Bakker, Wendy Wilts, Bart Kruizinga |
The Westerwold Writing Competition is an annual cultural event organized by local authorities in Groningen to promote regional literature and storytelling. The municipality of Westerwolde supports such initiatives to preserve and celebrate the province's linguistic and cultural identity.
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Winners of the 31st Westerwold Writing Competition!
The annual Westerwold Writing Competition for Groningen stories and poems was held for the 31st time this year. A total of 19 stories and 19 poems were submitted.
On Friday, March 20, the prize-giving ceremony took place at the community center d’Oale School in Ter Apelkanaal. Alderman Giny Luth announced the winners during the event. The musical entertainment was provided by the choir Toen en Nu from Ter Apel. This year, there were 27 participants, all hailing from across the province of Groningen.
The winners
Stories
1st prize: Roelie Meijer from Vledderveen with the story ‘Ie binnen mor ain moal jong’ 2nd prize: Dolf Houwing from Wildervank with ‘Beste bruier’ 3rd prize: Roelie Meijer from Vledderveen with ‘Henkie’
Poems
1st prize: Dolf Houwing from Wildervank with the poem ‘Laandjepik’ 2nd prize: Harma Waalkens-Timpener from Vlagtwedde with the poem ‘Meziek en meer’ 3rd prize: Annemiek Wassenaar from Loppersum with ‘Ien kolle gaang’
Jury assessment
The jury members read the stories and poems without knowing the authors’ names, ensuring all entries were judged anonymously. The jury consisted of Giny Luth, Hielke de Roo, Wia Jager, Ellen Bakker, Wendy Wilts, and Bart Kruizinga.
All entries compiled
All submitted stories and poems have been collected in a booklet. Participants received a copy of the compilation after the prize ceremony.