Created in memory of Mairtín Crawford, a writer who remains a significant figure in Northern Ireland's literary community, these awards are aimed at supporting new writing.

Poetry entries should consist of between three and five poems, each of no more than 60 lines. Writers may submit work to both this and the short story category, the only stipulation being that they should not yet have published a full collection of poetry or stories, or a novel.

Prizes (in each category)
First: £500 + Time To Write package*
Second: £250

Judges (poetry)
Kathleen McCracken
Dawn Watson

*The Time To Write package includes four days' writing space in the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, and three nights in a local hotel