Established in 2002, the annual CLL Writers’ Awards provide financial support for New Zealand writers of non-fiction books. In the 10 years that the Awards have been offered, over $1,000,000 has been invested in NZ non-fiction.
The CLL Writers’ Awards are among the highest monetary prizes for non-fiction available in New Zealand. They are financed from copyright licensing revenue received by CLL on behalf of authors and publishers and enable successful applicants to devote time to complete their specific non-fiction project. The first award in 2002 was $30,000 and in 2003 the award was $35,000. Since then, two awards of $35,000 each have been made annually.
Two awards of $35,000 are again available to be made this year and the Board of Copyright Licensing Limited (made up of authors and publishers) encourages all established writers of non-fiction to consider applying for one of the two awards on offer. It is hoping to encourage applications from writers with interests in the sciences, business, Maori and Pacific studies, the arts and beyond. Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents and writers of proven merit.
Applicants must submit details of a project planned or under way to a selection committee.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday July 1st 2011. The two winners will be announced at a special ceremony to be held on 1st September 2011.
Application guidelines, forms and working plan documents are available to download from our website www.copyright.co.nz
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