History
'The Nature Conservancy Nature Writing Prize is a biennial event created to promote and celebrate the art of nature writing in Australia, as well as to encourage a greater appreciation of our magnificent landscapes.' (https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/get-involved/how-to-help/nature-writing-prize-2019/)
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The Nature Conservancy Nature Writing Prize is a 'biennial national $5000 prize for a 3000-5000 word essay in the genre of "writing of place".'
The prize was launched at the 2010 Perth Writers Festival by Barry Lopez.
Source: Australian Society of Authors website, http://www.asauthors.org/
Sighted: 07/03/2011
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2021
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joint winner Jenny Sinclairjoint winner Sue Castrique -
Year: 2017
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Year: 2011
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Threshold Country
2011
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Z1764316
2011
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essay
'The essay is set in Mandurah and, in part, tells the story of a Maltese woman learning to feel at home, and to live slowly, on the west coast of Australia. It also is about the story of landscapes and in particular Yalgorup Country.'
Source: Annamaria Weldon's website, http://www.annamariaweldon.com.au/
Sighted: 07/03/2011
