Awards

Awards

The Library’s vibrant awards program continues to bring together writers and readers to celebrate and promote excellence in literature and history.

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Awards

NSW Premier's Literary Award

Shortlist announced

Annual

NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

NSW Premier's History Awards

Submissions closed

Annual

NSW Premier's History Awards

2021 Russell Prize for Humour Writing including the 2021 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People

Submissions closed

Biennial

The Russell Prize for Humour Writing

National Biography Award

Submissions closed

Annual

National Biography Award

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Awards in association with the State Library of NSW

Miles Franklin Award

Annual award of $60,000.

Too Much Lip

Nita B. Kibble Literary Awards

Biennial award of $30,000.
 

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Dobbie Literary Award

Biennial award of $5,000.

Contact details

Address:

Awards Program
State Library of New South Wales
1 Shakespeare Place
Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone:(02) 9273 1605 or (02) 9273 1582
Email:awards.library@sl.nsw.gov.au