In the 2009 Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize, in association with The Telegraph, we challenged entrants to interpret this quote: "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety". Entrants were asked to produce submissions of 1000-1500 words.

The winner of the £500 Young Writers category was Nicola Simpson; read the winning entry here.And the winner of the £1000 Professional Writers category was Heather Parker; read the winning entry here.

Winner Heather Parker with her husband and Literary Prize Committee judge Lady Joan Reid

 

Winner Nicola Simpson in Franklin's Parlour

 

2008 Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize Winners!

Anthony Casanova won the 2008 Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize, while James Tanner was runner up. They answered the question 'What is ethical journalism'   Benjamin Franklin said the effects of the written word (delivered by press in his day – in ours by a variety of media) “are more extensive, more lasting.”  What are journalists’ responsibilities and why? Read their winning entries at media partner the Telegraph's website here.