Writers' emeritus award - literature

The writers’ emeritus award acknowledges the achievements of eminent literary writers over the age of 65 who have made outstanding and lifelong contributions to Australian literature.

Nominations close: 15 May 2008
Decisions advised: October 2008

Amout

Up to $50,000.

Who may nominate?

This award is open to writers over the age of 65 who must be nominated by other people. Writers may not nominate themselves.

Nominated writers must have produced a critically acclaimed body of work over a long creative life. Nominators must give evidence that the maximum annual income of the nominated writer is less than $40,000, averaged over the past three financial years.

What are the selection criteria?

Nominations must demonstrate the:

• Literary eminence and importance of previous work
• Financial situation of the nominated writer.