Queensland Premier's Award for a Work of State Significance

About the award

Part of the Queensland Literary Awards, the Queensland Premier's Award for a Work of State Significance is for an outstanding work by a Queensland author or an outstanding work by an Australian writer that tells a Queensland story.  

Eligibility 

• This category is open to all Australian authors.
• Judges will award this prize to a published book of the highest literary merit that:
  • tells a significant Queensland story and/or
  • is a work by a Queensland author if it has increased the awareness and profile of Queensland writing.
• Eligible works include published short story collections, poetry collections, novels, children’s books, young adult books, plays, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and other works of non-fiction.
• Must be first published between 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024 by an Australian citizen or resident who is living at the time of nomination.

• To confirm you're eligible to enter this category, download the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.

Prize 

$30,000 supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland  

Key dates

• 1 March: entries open
• 12 April: entries close
• 1 March–18 March: early bird entry period
• 19 March–12 April: standard entry period
• 26 April: due date for books to arrive at State Library
• 1 August: shortlist announced
• 5 September: awards ceremony at State Library of Queensland 

How to enter

• Download and read the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.
• Read the nomination FAQs.
• Complete an online nomination form by 12 April.
• Pay the nomination fee (early bird $40 including GST or standard $50 including GST).
• Send 5 copies of the book to State Library:  

Attn: Queensland Literary Awards 
c/- State Library of Queensland  
Cultural Centre, Stanley Place 
SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101 

Find other delivery options in the terms and conditions of entry.

You will receive confirmation of your accepted nomination via email.