In 2019 the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa is celebrating their 25th anniversary. To commemorate the event they are holding a Family History Writing Competition. BIFHSGO members are encouraged to write a story related to their British Isles family and submit it to the competition.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

  • 1st Place – $300
  • 2nd Place – $200
  • 3rd Place – $100

Winners will be announced at the BIFHSGO conference in September 2019.

The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2019. For all other details, download the rules and entry form (PDF).


Need some convincing to write about your genealogy research?  See my post 4 Reasons to Convert Your Genealogy Research Into Writing.