Awards
The Library’s vibrant awards program continues to bring together writers and readers to celebrate and promote excellence in literature and history.
NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
The NSW Premier’s Literary Awards are the richest and longest running state-based literary awards in Australia and cover all genres of writing.
NSW Premier's History Awards
The NSW Premier's History Awards acknowledge the contribution of historical research to our culture and communities, and to society at large.
National Biography Award
The National Biography Award celebrates excellence in biography, autobiography and memoir writing.
Mona Brand Award for Women Stage and Screen Writers
The Mona Brand Award for Women Stage and Screen Writers was established in 2016 to celebrate Australian women’s contribution to the screen and stage.
The Russell Prize for Humour Writing
The Russell Prize for Humour Writing was established at the bequest of Peter Wentworth Russell to celebrate, recognise and encourage humorous writing.
Previous awards
Award announcements
Catch up on past winner announcements from the Library's vibrant awards program.