Nominate for a Queensland Literary Award

How to enter published book awards

• Download and read the full terms and conditions
• Read the nomination FAQs
• Complete an online entry form (below) by 12 April
• Pay the nomination fee ($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.

Digital book files (ePub, .mobi and PDF) are accepted only for electronic-only and internet-only publications. 

For further information on nominating for a published book award, please download the 2024 terms and conditions of entry document. 

How to enter development awards

• Read the nomination FAQs
• Complete an online entry form (below) by 12 April
• Attach all required documents
• You will receive confirmation of your accepted nomination via email 

For further information on nominating for a development award, please download the 2024 terms and conditions of entry document. 

Enter here – all nomination forms

Entries are now closed.  

Sending your entry

Send all hard-copy books (5 copies per category) to:

Postal address
Attn: Queensland Literary Awards
C/- State Library of Queensland 
PO Box 3488
SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101 

Courier address
Attn: Queensland Literary Awards
C/- State Library of Queensland
Loading dock, Stanley Place
SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101

Deliver in person
Attn: Queensland Literary Awards
Welcome desk, level 1
State Library of Queensland
Stanley Place
SOUTH BRISBANE  QLD  4101

We must receive your books at State Library of Queensland by 26 April.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the awards, phone us on 07 3842 9321 or email qla@slq.qld.gov.au