Recognition
Literary Awards
Explore major categories of literary prizes and awards for published books, unpublished manuscripts, poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, translation and debut writing.
Explore Awards by Category
Use these categories to identify the award route most relevant to your manuscript, published book or literary career.
Book Awards
Prizes recognising published novels, nonfiction, poetry collections, memoirs and other books.
Debut Author Awards
Awards created for first books, emerging voices and writers at the beginning of their publishing careers.
Unpublished Manuscript Awards
Prizes and publication opportunities for complete manuscripts that have not yet been commercially published.
Short Story and Poetry Awards
Recognition for individual short stories, poems, chapbooks and short-form literary work.
Translation Awards
Prizes recognising translated literature, translators and international literary exchange.
Children’s and Young Adult Awards
Awards for picture books, middle-grade fiction, young adult literature and illustrated storytelling.
Before Entering an Award
Confirm eligibility
Check publication date, nationality, residency, language, genre, age and publisher requirements carefully.
Understand who may submit
Some awards accept author entries, while others require submission by a publisher, agent, university or literary organisation.
Review costs and rights
Examine entry fees, required copies, publicity permissions and any rights granted through the submission process.
Beware of vanity awards
Exercise caution where recognition is effectively sold through compulsory purchases, excessive fees or paid ceremonies.
Seek recognition through credible opportunities.
Continue to writing competitions, literary magazines and the wider TGEP Literary Opportunity Centre.