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Queensland Premier’s Young Publishers and Writers Award
About the award
This award is part of the Queensland Literary Awards and is awarded to 2 outstanding Queensland writers and/or publishers up to 30 years of age.
Eligibility
- Queensland residents who can provide proof of a current Queensland address.
- Writers born in Queensland who now live elsewhere and can demonstrate strong, continuing ties with the state.
- Writers and publishers up to and including 30 years of age at 30 April 2024 (proof of age must be submitted).
- Individual writers with a steady professional history, and individual publishers with a steady professional history.
- Writers and publishers of all forms, including novels, short stories, poems, works for children, biographies, memoirs, plays, scripts, non-fiction, comics and graphic novels.
- To confirm you're eligible to enter this category, download the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.
Prize
2 awards of $12,000 plus career development support to the value of $3,000 each. Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Career development support
- This component is administered by Queensland Writers Centre (QWC).
- Career development activities are individual to each entrant but could include things like mentoring, travel for research, and residencies.
- At the time you nominate, you're not required to submit a career development plan; QWC will work with winners after the awards are announced.
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
- 1 August: shortlist announced
- 5 September: awards ceremony at State Library of Queensland
Nomination requirements
Your online nomination form must include:
- a one-page cover letter outlining your eligibility for this award
- a detailed CV with full publication history (max. 4 pages)
- writers: a portfolio of writing – this should comprise up to 6 pieces of writing, including at least one item published in the previous 12 months
- publishers: a portfolio of up to 5 publications or documented productions, including at least one item produced in the previous 12 months.
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.
- Attach all required documents.
- You will receive confirmation of your accepted nomination via email.
Past winners
![Jasmin McGaughey is wearing a pink jumper and standing against a black and white brick wall. She is smiling.](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/jasmin.jpg?itok=fKbcdGyq)
2023
Jasmin McGaughey
![Black and white photo of Jonathan O'Brien. He wears glasses and a dark shirt.](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/jonathan.jpg?itok=DDeLFBPg)
2023
Jonathan O'Brien
![Rebecca Cheers – headshot – she wears a black t-shirt and red lipstick. Her left arm has a tattoo of a heart and swords.](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/rebecca-cheers.jpg?itok=_efi0gog)
2022
Rebecca Cheers
![A black and white image of Marilena Hewitt. They are wearing glasses and resting their face on their hands. They're looking off camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/Marilena-Hewitt-resize_1.jpg?itok=7vxXNBlL)
2022
Marilena Hewitt
![Allanah Hunt, author](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/allanah.jpg?itok=iufmXZhZ)
2021
Allanah Hunt
![Ellen Wengert, in a black sleeveless top](/sites/default/files/styles/product/public/ellen-wengert-socials.jpg?itok=uGH7aneE)
2021
Ellen Wengert
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