The Betti Moretti Poetry Prize
Betti Moretti was a force of nature, a creative soul who gave a great deal to the community of Bewdley and beyond. Not only was she an accomplished artist, she was also a lauded poet (Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2018/19).
Betti loved her life in Bewdley, but sadly, in 2023, she passed away. This poetry prize has been created with family and friends, along with Bewdley Festival, as a tribute to the wonderful person she was. Entrants were asked to write a poem to depict whatever moved them – whether it’s about where they live, what they do, what makes them happy or melancholy, or even just a funny poem – the only limit is imagination.
Competition details:
Age categories
Under 12
12-17
18 plus
Closing date - 24 September 2026
Competition now closed
The prize:
Each category winner received a commemorative trophy and signed certificate, along with a family ticket kindly donated by Severn Valley Railway and West Midlands Safari Park.
