Batty Laureate Award Winners
Over the years we have received some amazing pieces of creating writing, which have impressed and inspired our judges.
Do read the winning entries of the previous winners of both our categories, the Young Batty Laureate and the Batty Laureate (adult).
2024
Young Batty Laureate: Jackson Hill (10) for "When the bats come out"
Batty Laureate (adult): Liz Vinson for "The badger and the bat"
2023-24
Young Batty Laureate: Sophie Harrison for "A different point of view"
Batty Laureate (adult): Sarah Mills for "Bat"
2022
Young Batty Laureate: Connie Adams (11) for "The secret behind the waterfall"
Batty Laureate (adult): Jane Smith for "How to say thank you to bats"
2021
Young Batty Laureate: Marthy Hill-Davies (7) for "Bats, bats, bats"
Batty Laureate (adult): Zoe Bentley for "Carlsbad Cavern, half my life ago"
Sponsorship for the Batty Laureates competition
If you are interested in sponsoring either or both of the Batty Laureate Awards, email BCT's Education and Engagement Officer, Naomi Webster, nwebster@bats.org.uk to discuss options.
