The Man Booker Prize

The Man Booker Prize for Fiction represents the very best in contemporary fiction.  One of the world’s most prestigious awards, and one of incomparable influence, it continues to be the pinnacle of ambition for every fiction writer. It has the power to transform the fortunes of authors, and even publishers.

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The Miles Franklin Award

The Miles Franklin Award is a $30,000 award bequeathed by the will of Australian novelist Miles Franklin for a published novel or play portraying Australian life in any of its phases. The winner is announced in May/June for a work published in the twelve months ending the previous January 31st. The first award was made in 1957.

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Ned Kelly Awards For Crime Writing

Awarded annually by the Crime Writers Association of Australia, the Ned Kelly awards are presented for Australian Crime Writing in the following categories: Best Novel/ Best First Novel/ Best True Crime/ Lifetime Achievement Award.

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