Our full list of the 2025 competition winners are here!
Following the success of its inaugural year, Calibre Audio ran the Inclusive Voices Short Story Competition once more in 2025.
We invited writers of all ages to share their stories, showcasing themes of audio, braille, and community - tying in with the theme for this year's HiVis Fortnight.
The competition featured a panel of judges, including celebrated authors, educators, and advocates for diversity in literature. Their backgrounds and expertise ensured a thorough assessment of the entries.
As we announce the winners of this year’s competition, we celebrate the creativity and talent demonstrated in each submission. Thank you to our fantastic judging panel and to all who entered.
The winners and their titled entries are:
0-11 age category
A New Community – Alice Evans
The Listening Library – Navida Rahmi Dewan
Touching Words – Isabelle Bengey
12-17 category
I Whisper to the Blood Sun Dots – Daniel Otsapa
The Colour Pink – Florence Byrne
The Eye of the Storm – Heather Page
Highly Commended in 12-17
The Library of Whispers – Abigail Foster
Dot Compliant – Mansa Singh
18-25 category
The Echoes Beneath Our Fingertips – Khudeeja Begum
The Tactile Library – Khudeeja Begum
No More Games – Jeffrey Lam
26 and Over category
Reading: A Short Story – Eleanor Cullen
The Accidental Audiobook Club – Martha Tomas
Still Here: Still Me: A Silent Autobiography – Gillian Davies
Highly Commended in Over 26s
The Bus Stop Choir – Bekah Laidlaw