Results
The group held its Presentation Evening at which the Writer of the Year was announced, as well as the following results for the Catherine Cookson Cup.
- Winner: Sam Davey for What She Did on Her Holiday
- 2nd place: Gwendoline Coates for The Time Carver
- 3rd place: Julie Taylor for The Picture of Janet Gray
- Highly Commended: Nick Webb for The Summit
Judge: Paul Burston
Results Evening: December 8, 2025