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Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award
Waverley Council is recognising 25 years of rewarding exceptional Australian research-based literature in 2026.
Since its initiation as the Waverley Library Award for Literature in 2002, Council’s annual national literary prize has evolved into the $40,000 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award, now one of the most respected and valuable prizes in the country. Other prizes on offer include the Nib People’s Choice Prize ($4,000) and the Alex Buzo Shortlist Prize (6 x $1,500).
Judged by an independent panel of experts, prizes are awarded on the criteria of literary merit, quality research, readability and value to the community.
Nominations for the 2026 award program have closed. Winners will be announced in November. The 2027 award will open for nominations in April 2027.
Subscribe to the monthly Nib News or the Waverley Weekly enewsletters to be kept informed of the latest award news. For enquiries, email nibaward@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
The Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award is presented annually by Waverley Council with generous support from Principal Sponsors Mark and Evette Moran, and community partner Gertrude & Alice Café Bookstore. |
Find out more about this prestigious award below.
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History and sponsors
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Nominations are open nationally each year between April and June. Eligibility and guidelines are updated annually.
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