Categories and Media Requirements

Entrants should select the category that best reflects the dominant style and intent of their Feature writing, rather than the publication format or word count.

Feature Writer - Long Form

This award recognises long-form feature writing that demonstrates high standards of writing, strength of thought and freshness of ideas. Entries typically take an in-depth, narrative or investigative approach, exploring people, themes or issues in sport with detail, context and originality.

Long-form refers to the approach and construction of the feature, not a fixed word count.

Features in this category are judged on:

• Excellence in writing and storytelling
• Strength of thought and originality
• Depth, context and narrative clarity
• Effective use of interviews and reporting
• Impact, leaving the reader with greater understanding or insight

Entries for both short/Longform may consist of up to five published columns and up to 500-word citation, detailing the feature writers voice and approach, the themes or issues explored and how the work demonstrates consistency, insight and impact during the eligibility year.