Writers - Awards
Awards
Bank of New Zealand Katherine Mansfield Awards (Short Stories)
Frequency: Annual
Value: First prize $10,000 (Katherine Mansfield Award)
Purpose:The short story awards commemorate Katherine Mansfield's contribution to New Zealand literature and assist New Zealand writers to achieve recognition in their own country.
Criteria: See website (below).
How: By online application.
When: Between 1 May and 30 June, annually.
Contact:
Administering Committee
Bank of New Zealand Katherine Mansfield Awards
P O Box 91041
Auckland Mail Centre
E-mail: kmawards@bnz.co.nz
Website for further information: http://www.bnz.co.nz/kmawards
British Council/New Zealand Writers Foundation UK Scholarship
Supported by the British Council and the NZ Writers Guild
Frequency: Not known
Duration: 6-8 weeks
Value: Two scholarships - one place within Working Title's script development team, one place in the development arm of Box TV (includes travel).
Purpose: To encourage professional and creative development in feature film and television scriptwriting and to encourage further opportunities for the recipient through an environment of cultural exchange.
How: By application.
For further details and information contact:
The British Council
P O Box 1812
Wellington
Ph: (04) 924 2888
Fax: (04) 473 6261
New Zealand Writers Guild
P O Box 47886
Ponsonby
Auckland 1034
Ph: 09 360 1408
Fax: 09 360 1409
Copyright Licensing Ltd Writer's Award
Frequency: Annual
Value: Two prizes of $35,000 each
Purpose: To provide financial support to enable a writer to devote time to a specific non-fiction writing project. Also covers reasonable research expenses.
Criteria: Writers of non-fiction who are of proven merit with New Zealand residency.
Contact: For further information
Information Services Officer
Copyright Licensing Ltd
P O Box 36 477
Northcote
Auckland 1309
Phone: 09 480 2711
Fax: 09 480 1130
Email: kbrake@copyright.co.nz
Website for further information: http://www.copyright.co.nz/Applicant Guidelines.pdf
Elsie Locke Award
Sponsored by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand
Frequency: Annual
Value: The award consists of a medal, suitably inscribed, and a sum of money to be decided from time to time.
Purpose: The Elsie Locke Award recognises a work that is considered to be a distinguished contribution to non-fiction for young people.
Criteria: Author must be a citizen or resident of New Zealand.
How: Books nominated by the judging panel.
When: June
Website for further information: http://www.lianza.org.nz/code_2.htm
Esther Glenn Award for Children's Literature
Sponsored by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand
Frequency: Annual
Value: The award consists of a medal, suitably inscribed, and a sum of money to be decided from time to time.
Purpose: The award is made to the author of the book which that is considered to be the most distinguished contribution to literature for children.
Criteria: Author must be a citizen or resident of New Zealand.
How: Books nominated by the judging panel.
When: June
Website for further information: http://www.lianza.org.nz/code_2.htm
For other LIANZA awards check the website at www.lianza.org.nz
Māori Literature Awards
These awards are a collaborative initiative between Māori Arts advocate Toi Māori Aotearoa and Māori publishing company Huia (NZ) Ltd.
Frequency: Every two years
Value:
- The winners of the short story awards (excluding the secondary school category) and film script award will each receive a computer package with software and printer to the retail value of $3000.
- The first-prize winner of the secondary school category will receive $1000 cash.
Contact:
Renee Mark
Huia Publishers
P O Box 17 335
Wellington
Ph: (04) 473 9262
Fax: (04) 473 9265
Email: katrina.s@huia.co.nz
Michael King Fellowship
Frequency: Annual
Value: $100,000
Duration: 2 years plus
Criteria: Applicants will have established a strong reputation as a writer; been shortlisted for one or more literary awards; and probably will have achieved at least one other significant literary award or fellowship.
Purpose: The Fellowship will be awarded for a project that will take two years or more to complete.
How: By application
When to apply: Check Creative New Zealand website.
Contact:
Danielle Tolson
Assistant Arts Adviser
Creative New Zealand
P O Box 3806
Wellington
Ph: 04 473 0184
Email: daniellet@creativenz.govt.nz.
Webpage for further information and application form (pdf): http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/resources/forms-guidelines/michael-king-06.pdf
Montana New Zealand Book Awards
The awards are jointly sponsored by Creative New Zealand's Arts Board and Montana Wines. They are administered by Booksellers New Zealand and managed by a committee of sponsors, authors, booksellers and publishers.
Frequency: Annual
Value: The two main awards:
- The Deutz Medal for fiction, worth $15,000
- The Montana Medal for non-fiction, worth $10,000.
The winner must already have won in another category ($5,000), making an aggregated win of $15,000.
Purpose: recognise excellence in, and encourage the reading of, the best books published annually in New Zealand.
How: By publishers' submission.
When to apply: From 2004 awards will follow a calendar year. Check website for details..
Contact:
Promotions Team Leader
Booksellers New Zealand
Ph: 04 472 8678
Fax: 04 472 8628
Website for further information: http://www.booksellers.co.nz
New Zealand History Research Trust Fund Awards in History
Value: One major award up to $30,000 and smaller awards of up to $12,000,
Purpose: The awards provide financial assistance for the research and writing of New Zealand history. This assistance can be used to fund research costs (such as photocopying, travel, or equipment) and/or living costs while researching and/or writing. The Fund does not provide assistance for the publication or reprinting of works, nor does it fund research and writing within tertiary institutions.
Criteria: Non-fictional history of significance to New Zealand.
How: By application.
When to apply: Applications close 15 October. Check website for more details.
Contact:
Neill Atkinson
History Group
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
P O Box 5364
Wellington
Ph: (04) 499 4229
Email: neill.atkinson@mch.govt.nz
Website for further information and application form:
http://www.mch.govt.nz/History/research-award.html
New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards
The awards are funded by New Zealand Post, Creative New Zealand and Booksellers New Zealand. They are administered by Booksellers New Zealand.
Frequency: Annual
Value: $5,000 for each category. Plus Book of the Year and Children's Choice Award
Purpose: To provide recognition and reward for authors and illustrators of high quality New Zealand books for children.
Criteria: For children's authors/illustrators.
How: By publishers' submission.
Contact:
Booksellers New Zealand
P O Box 11 377
Wellington
Ph: (04) 472 8678
Fax: (04) 472 8628
Website for further information: http://www.booksellers.co.nz/eventf2.htm
Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement
Administered by Creative New Zealand
Frequency: Annual
Value: Three awards each valued at $60,000 for
- Poetry
- Fiction
- Non- Fiction
Purpose: Aimed at New Zealand writers who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand literature
How: By nomination.
When: Check Creative New Zealand website for details.
Contact:
Arts Adviser
Literature
Creative New Zealand
P O Box 3806
Wellington
Bruce Mason Playwrights Award
Administered by Playmarket
Frequency: Annual
Value: $5,000
Purpose: To recognise the achievement of a playwright at the beginning of their career.
How: By application.
When: Applications close September/October each year.
Contact:
Playmarket
Level 2
16 Cambridge Terrace
P O Box 9767
Wellington
Ph: 04 382 8462
Fax: 04 382 8461
Email: info@playmarket.org.nz
Website for further information: www.playmarket.org.nz
The Richard Webster Popular Fiction Award
Frequency: Annual
Value: First prize $5,000
Purpose:To acknowledge the presence of popular fiction writing in this country and to encourage booksellers to place New Zealand popular fiction on the mass-market shelves.
Criteria:
- Entries must be the original work of the person submitting them.
- Entries must not have been previously published, broadcast or accepted for publication in any form including print, digital or on the internet.
- All entries must be in English.
How: By application.
When: June each year.
Contact:
Hazard Press Ltd
P O Box 2151
Christchurch
Ph: 03 377 0370
Fax: 03 377 0390
Email: danielle@hazard.co.nz
Website for further information and entry form: http://www.richardwebster.co.nz
International Institute for Modern Letters Awards
Based at Victoria University of Wellington
IIML Exchange Programme
Modern Letters Fellowships
From time to time the Exchange Fellowships for further study (see below) are replaced by Modern Letters Fellowships.
For more information contact:
IIML
Victoria University of Wellington
P O Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph: +64 4 463 6854
Fax: +64 4 463 6865
Email: modernletters@vuw.ac.nz
Website for further information: http://www2.vuw.ac.nz/modernletters/prizes.html
Prize in Modern Letters
International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University/University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Frequency: Biennial (next award 2004)
Value: $60,000
Purpose: to acknowledge and advance the work of emerging writers in New Zealand and to significantly enhance awareness of New Zealand literature in the USA and internationally.
When to apply: Check website for details.
Contact:
IIML
Victoria University of Wellington
P O Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph: +64 4 463 6854
Fax: +64 4 463 6865
Email: modernletters@vuw.ac.nz
Website for further information: http://www2.vuw.ac.nz/modernletters/prizes.html
International awards and prizes
The Man Booker Prize
Frequency: Annual
Value: The winner receives £21,000 and shortlisted authors £2,500 and both are guaranteed a worldwide audience and a dramatic increase in book sales.
Purpose: The prize aims to reward the best novel of the year.
Criteria: Any full-length novel written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland is eligible.
How: By publishers' submission.
When to apply: Check the web site for dates.
Contact:
Coleman Getty PR
Middlesex House
34-42 Cleveland St
London W1T4JE
England
Ph: (+44) 020 7631 2666
Fax: (+44) 020 7631 2699
Website for further information and entry form: http://www.bookerprize.co.uk
Commonwealth Writers Prize
Entries for this prize are judged on a regional basis
Frequency: Annual
Value:
- £10,000 for best book
- £3,000 for best first book
- The best book and best first book for the Asia-Pacific region each receive a prize of £1000
- Best book and best first book chosen go on to compete with the best from the other regions for the overall top prize of £10,000 and £3000 respectively.
Criteria: Any work of prose fiction is eligible, i.e. a novel or collection of short stories. Drama and poetry are ineligible. The work must have been written by a citizen of the Commonwealth.
How: By publishers' submission
Contact:
The Commonwealth Writers Prize Administrator
Booktrust
Book House
45 East Hill
London
SW18 2QZ
England
Ph: +44 208 516 2972
Fax: +44 208 516 2978
E-mail: tarryn@booktrust.org.uk
Website for further information and entry form: www.commonwealthwriters.com
David T K Wong Short Story Award
Sponsored by PEN International and Administered by New Zealand Pen Centre
Value: Overall winner £7,500 ($22,500)
Frequency: Biennial
Purpose: To raise awareness and support the ideals of PEN worldwide
Criteria: Short story incorporating one or more of PEN's ideals as set out in their charter.
How: By application.
When to apply: Entries close at the end of September every second year
For further information and a copy of the rules and an entry form contact:
New Zealand Society of Authors
P O Box 67-013
Mt Eden
Auckland
Ph: 09 630 8077
The Griffin Poetry Prize 2002
Frequency: Annual
Value: Two prizes worth C$40,000 each - one for a living poet or translator from any country and one for a living Canadian Poet or translator.
Purpose: For the best collection of poetry in English published during the preceding year.
How: Entry by publishers.
When: Check the web site for dates.
Contact:
Ruth Smith
Manager
The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry
6610 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga
ON L5T 2V6
Canada
Ph: 905 565 5993
Fax: 905 564 3645
Email: info@griffinpoetryprize.com
Website for further details: http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com
International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
Frequency: Annual
Value: Є100.000
The award will be awarded in full to the author of the winning novel where that novel is written and published in the English language. If the winning novel is written in a language other than English but published in English translation the award shall be awarded as to €75,000 thereof to the author and €25,000 thereof to the translator.
Purpose: Will be presented for a novel of high literary merit written in the English language, or written in any other language and published in English translation.
Criteria: Check website for details
How: Nominations by public libraries.
When: Check the web site for dates.
Contact:
The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
Dublin City Public Libraries
Cumberland House
Fenian Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Ph: +353 01 6619000
Fax: +353 01 6761628
email: dubaward@iol.ie
Website for further information:
http://www.literature-wards.com/dublin_impac_awards.htm
Kiriyama Prize
Frequency: Annual
Value: Two prizes of US$15,000 - one for fiction and one for non-fiction
Purpose: Promotes outstanding books that will contribute greater understanding of and among people of the Pacific rim and South Asia.
Criteria: Short story incorporating one or more of PEN's ideals as set out in their charter.
For a copy of the rules and an entry form contact:
New Zealand Society of Authors
P O Box 67-013
Mt Eden
Auckland
Ph: 09 630 8077
Website for further information: http://www.kiriyamaprize.org/rules/index.shtml
Orange Prize for Fiction
Frequency: Annual
Value: £30,000 and a sculpture
Purpose: The prize aims to reward the best novel of the year.
Criteria: Any full length novel written in English by a woman of any nationality provided the novel is published for the first time in the UK between the dates specified.
How: Entries submitted by publishers in all genres except short stories or novellas.
When to apply: Check the web site for dates.
Contact:
Booktrust
Book House
45 East Hill
London
SW18 2QZ
England
Ph: +44 208 516 2972
Fax: +44 208 516 2978
Website for further information: http://www.orangeprize.co.uk/2002prize/index.html
Tasmania Pacific Region prizes
Please check for the most recent information.
Frequency: Biennial
Value:
- Tasmania Pacific Fiction Prize - $40,000
Purpose:
- To develop a culturally significant event that will sustain a high national profile and maintain a high status within the arts community and the broader public,
- Ensure that the prize will have substantial benefits for literature, the Tasmanian community and the Tasmanian state government.
Criteria:
- The Tasmania Pacific Fiction Prize is awarded for the best published novel by an author who is a resident and/or citizen of Australia, New Zealand or Melanesia.
How: Nominations accepted from publishers.
When to apply: Check the website for dates.
Contact: Check the website for conditions, entry fees and entry forms.
Website for further information: http://www.arts.tas.gov.au
Other literary awards
For information about literary awards not listed here please contact New Zealand Society of Authors or check their website for information.
New Zealand Society of Authors
P O Box 67 013
Mt Eden
Auckland 3
Ph/fax: 09 630 8077
E-mail: nzsa@clear.net.nz
Website for further information:
http://www.authors.org.nz/nzsa/awards.html
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