18s and over - Winner: Nick Mance
Avow 
“…or forever hold your peace!” Silence. Her veiled eyes find mine, saying what her lips dare not. Pleading. I hold her gaze, my face too small a canvas. The quiet is torment. She looks back at her fiancé, even as I rise from the pew. “I DO!”
 

12 – 17s - Winner: Zhuriel De la Rosa
The Unknown Voice

Francis was on the brink of breaking when a voice whispered, “Stand up, Francis.” It was gentle yet firm, like a mother encouraging a child, a wife uplifting her husband, and a father inspiring his child. Then she realised … it was her own voice, pushing her to keep going.

11s and under - Winner: Logan Sparrow
The Ocean’s Voice
Ivy found a seashell and held it to her ear. “Hello?” a tiny voice echoed. “Who are you?” Ivy whispered “I’m the ocean’s whisper,” the voice replied. “I tell stories of hidden treasures and dancing waves!” Ivy grinned, keeping the shell close. Now, she had a secret friend.

HMP Foston Hall - Winner: Lauren
Too Fast, Too Slow 

In she came at a trot,
- Canihaveanicecream?
- Pardon?
- Canihaveanicecream?
- Was that one word?
- Whatdoyoumean?
- You're talking too fast, what's the rush?
- Got. To. Keep. Up.
- Keep up with what?
- The. Voices. In. My. Head.
- Well, slowly, for me, what would you like?
- So! Hard! To! Talk! Slow! Ice. Cream. Please!
 

HMP Sudbury - Winner: Stephen
Voice

Her silence was deafening, 
Her message loud and clear, 
Yet no words left her mouth. 
You can’t silence me, 
As God has tried already, 
My words topple barriers, 
So, let it be known, 
I won’t go down quietly. 
I may be mute, but I still have a voice.