Congratulations to our 12 finalists in the 2025 CALEB Award for unpublished manuscripts. These finalists were selected through the first round judging process across 4 categories this year. A big thank you to our first round judges. The final round judging is soon to commence.
Adult Fiction
- Carolyn Bourke
- Naomi Currie
- Donna Gains
Young Adult Fiction
- Aemilia J Stewart
- K. A. O’Donnell
- Shannae Grace
Early or Middle Grade
- Nicole Frazer
- Janet Tiitinen
- Anna Brotherson
Nonfiction
- Joni Ruth Boyd
- Roslyn Bradshaw
- Liisa Grace
These finalists go into the running to be offered our grand prize, thanks to sponsors Tabor College and Green Hill Publishing Services. This includes mentoring through Tabor College’s Creative Writing Mentor Program together with a book design and print readiness package through Green Hill Publishing. The winner of the Early/Middle Grade category will also receive a mentoring support package from award-winning children’s author Penny Reeve, aimed at helping the recipient grow as a children’s writer and make real progress towards their writing goals.
The winners will be announced on Saturday 11 October on the evening of the Omega Writers Online Retreat.