To be considered, entries must have been published, produced or broadcast during 2017.
Entries for this year’s awards close on Wednesday, 9 May 2018.
For more information
Visit the website for entry forms and guidelines
Call: 1800 707 889
Email: PMLiteraryAwards@arts.gov.au
PM’s Literary Awards
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation’s cultural and intellectual life.
Enter now!
It is time for Australian writers, publishers and producers to get their entries in for the 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
There are six categories:
- fiction
- poetry
- non-fiction
- Australian history
- young adult literature
- children’s literature
and all are now open for entries.
A reminder that entries for the Australian history category, can be in a range of formats including, print media, an interactive or online project, film or documentary.
There is no entry fee for these prestigious Awards.
Up to $100,000 is awarded in each category: $80,000 for each winner and $5,000 for each shortlisted entry. All prizes are tax-free.