Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Celebration Day writing competition, picked out by our judge, children’s author Emma Chichester Clark. Each tells the true story of a courageous person from the past. You can find out more about Celebration Day here.
Celebration Day 2023 winners

Teachers: winner
Nicole, Lilian Baylis Technology School

Age 17 – 18: winner
Ilona, Abbey College

Age 14 – 16: winner
Indie, The Portsmouth Grammar School

Age 11 – 13: winner
Isabella, Invicta Grammar School

Age 8 – 10: winner
Reet, Stoke Poges

Age 5 – 7: winner
Tom, Rokeby School
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Osterloh, Zoe. "Celebration Day 2023 winners". The Day, 2023, https://theday.co.uk/special-reports/celebration-day-2023-winners/. Accessed 19 April 2025.