26 March 2014
Don’t miss your opportunity to support an outstanding New
Zealand writer, whose work has entertained, moved or inspired you.
Nominations are now open for the 2014 Prime Minister’s
Awards for Literary Achievement.
Every year, New Zealanders are invited to nominate their
choice of a writer who has made a significant contribution to New Zealand
literature in the genres of non-fiction, poetry and fiction.
New Zealand writers are also able to nominate themselves for
these awards, which are valued at $60,000
for each of the genres.
The nominations are assessed by an expert literary panel and
recommendations forwarded to Creative New Zealand for approval, with the award
recipients announced at a ceremony in Premier House.
In 2013, Owen Marshall was awarded for Fiction; Michele
Leggott (right - photo Tim Page) for Poetry and Martin Edmond for Non-Fiction. Previous winners include Dame
Fiona Kidman, Sam Hunt and Michael King. See the full list of winners here
Nominations close on
Friday, 2 May at 5pm.
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