The Alice Award (1978-)
or The Alice Literary Award
Subcategory of Society of Women Writers, New South Wales, Awards
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History

'The Alice Literary Award is presented to an Australian woman who has made a distinguished, long-term contribution to Australian Literature. The award is in the form of a trophy and it is presented biennially. The winner is chosen after consultation with all state branches of the Society.'

Source: Society of Women Writers.


The 2020 award, set to be hosted by Queensland, was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes

  • Presented to an Australian woman whose written work has made a distinguished and long term contribution to literature. The award is conferred every two years in conjunction with other State branches of the Society of Women Writers.

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2022

Year: 2018

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