New Award Announced
The Canberra Airport Recognition Award for Literacy Inclusion
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
“At Canberra Airport, we believe strong, inclusive communities are built on access — to opportunity, to connection, and to knowledge. We are honoured to support an award that recognises those making literacy accessible to all, especially in places where support is most needed.”
The Canberra Airport Recognition Award for Literacy Inclusion celebrates individuals, organisations, or initiatives that have made a significant contribution to advancing literacy and inclusion in the ACT region.
Established in partnership with Canberra Airport, this award recognises innovative and impactful efforts to break down barriers to literacy—whether through education, community engagement, publishing, advocacy, or creative practice. It honours those who champion access, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster a more inclusive literary culture.
Recipients may include educators, writers, community leaders, publishers, librarians, or grassroots programs whose work demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusive literacy and social impact.
The award reflects Canberra Airport’s ongoing support for community-building and MARION’s mission to ensure that all voices have the opportunity to be heard and celebrated through the written word.
Thanks to the Canberra Airport the recipient will receive an award of $2,000 AUD.
Key Dates
Wednesday 14 May – Call for nominations
Friday 13 June – Entries close at 1PM
Thursday 3 July – The award recipient will be announced at the ACT Literary Awards Night, held at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, ANU, Canberra.
“The Canberra Airport Recognition Award for Literacy Inclusion celebrates the everyday champions working to improve literacy access in our communities”
