'Established 1945 in honour of Esther Glen, a New Zealand journalist, children's book editor and author. Given for the most distinguished contribution to New Zealand literature for children and young adults. Awarded by the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa.'
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/EstherGlen/
(Sighted 20/04/2006)