Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award: Entry deadline
Waverley Council invites authors, academics, literary critics, and book industry professionals to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Judging Panel.
Two places are offered in 2026; a one-year maternity leave position (2026 only) and a three-year position for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 awards. Judging takes place from mid-April until October annually.
Award judges determine which of the year’s nominations best fulfil the Nib Award's specific criteria. The three-member judging panel operates on staggered three-year terms, with a new judge appointed each year to replace the outgoing member. This year, an additional single year position is being offered to cover a maternity leave vacancy.
Waverley Council's $40,000 Nib Literary Award is an annual celebration of the best in Australian research-based literature. Established in 2002 as The Waverley Library Award for Literature, it remains the only award of its kind presented by a local government authority. The award is made possible through the generous support of Principal Sponsors Mark & Evette Moran.
Expressions of interest closes on Friday, 10 April 2026 (11:59pm, AEDT).