The Australian Crime Writers’ Association (ACWA) is a non-profit association created under the laws of the state of Victoria. ACWA is intended to be the premier organisation for crime, thriller and mystery writers, professionals and allied professionals in the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers and those who are devoted to the genre. ACWA is dedicated to promoting greater recognition for crime, thriller and mystery writing in Australia and to protect the general professional interests of all creators of crime and mystery works.
ACWA awards the annual Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing. The Association also has a Hall of Fame for writers it honours for lifetime achievement. Jon Cleary was the inaugural inductee into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
Source: ACWA Charter Sighted: 10/12/2013.