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In 1979 Premier Neville Wran presented the inaugural NSW Premier's Literary Awards. These awards were the first set of premier's awards to be offered in Australia.
In their 30 year history, the NSW Premier's Literary Awards have honoured many of Australia's greatest writers and most significant works. The Awards help to establish values and standards in Australian literature and draw international attention to some of the country's best writers and to the cultural environment that nurtures them.
In 2009, as part of the NSW Government's commitment to increasing public engagement with the arts, Premier Nathan Rees introduced the first People's Choice Award, the winner of which was chosen by the people of NSW.
The NSW Premier's Literary Awards continue to encourage people to enjoy and learn from the work of Australian writers.
2010 Awards
Nominations for the 2010 NSW Premier's Literary Awards close 16 October 2009.
Download the guidelines and nomination form.
2009 Awards
The winners of the 2009 Awards were announced in May 2009 by Premier Nathan Rees.
Read the list of winners and judges' comments on the shortlisted titles.
Previous winners
View the winners of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards from 1979-2009.
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About the Awards