The 2008 Lake Macquarie Literary Awards are now open for poetry entries. The first prize of $1000 and the Young Poet's Prize of $200 is available to all people residing, studying, working or paying rates in the local government areas of Hunter Councils. Entrants for the Young Poet's Prize must be aged 12-17 years of age. The first prize of $1000 and the Young Poet's Prize of $200