Australian literary award
TheNational Book Council Banjo Awards were presented by the National Book Council of Australia from 1974 to 1997 for works of fiction and non-fiction.
The inaugural awards were given in 1974 or 1975.
The name commemorates thebush poet Andrew BartonBanjo Paterson .[ 1]
The Council has enjoyed notable leadership, including JusticeMichael Kirby [ 2] [ 3]
Many notable Australian writers have been recipients for this award, includingPeter Carey ,Tim Winton ,Alan Gould ,Liam Davison ,Sally Morrison , andRoger McDonald . In 1978Helen Garner was the first woman to win the award for her novelMonkey Grip .[ 4]
The currentBanjo Paterson Writing Award , established in 1991, is separate from the above awards, although similarly aims to commemorate the work of Banjo Paterson.[ 5]
Winners include:[ 6] [better source needed
Notable shortlisted authors include:
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