Independent panels
Judges will be independent of sponsors and organisers, with conflicts of interest declared.
Awards
Proposed Awards
Recognising excellence across stories, style and sound — judged independently and transparently.
Proposed categories
Award categories
- Book of the Year (Fiction)
- Book of the Year (Non-fiction)
- Emerging Author
- Research & Knowledge Impact
- Emerging Designer
- Cultural Fashion Excellence
- Emerging Musician
- Original Song
- Multicultural Community Contribution
Categories are proposed and may change. Eligibility rules will be published before entries open.
Integrity
Transparent, independent judging
Published criteria
Judging criteria and processes will be published in advance.
No purchase guarantee
Buying a package or sponsorship never guarantees a nomination or award.
Digital certificates — concept
Recognition you can share
We plan to offer digital participation and award certificates. This is a concept only — no certificates are issued and no verification service exists yet.
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