The New South Wales Government is committed to increasing public engagement with the arts.

The annual NSW Premier's Literary Awards honour distinguished achievement by Australian writers, contribute to Australia’s artistic reputation, and draw international attention to some of our best writers and to the cultural environment that nurtures them.

Past winners have included such notable writers as Peter Carey, David Malouf AO, Elizabeth Jolley, Thomas Keneally AO and Helen Garner.

Total prize money in 2010, including sponsored awards is $310,000.

Note: CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATION: 5pm Friday 16 October 2009

More information

NSW Premier's Literary Awards Guidelines (PDF 369 kb)
NSW Premier's Literary Awards nomination form (PDF 183 kb)