Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award

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With a major prize of $40,000, the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award is Waverley Council’s annual celebration of the best in Australian research-based literature. Nominations are invited from April each year and are judged on literary merit, quality research, readability and value to the community. Other prizes on offer include the Nib People’s Choice Prize ($4,000) and the Alex Buzo Shortlist Prize (6 x $1,500).

Nominations for the 2025 award are now open!

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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.

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