NT Literary Awards Shortlist Announced

Judges have praised the creativity of the Territory writers who have been shortlist for the NT Literary Awards.

The shortlist was announced over the weekend with more than 300 submissions whittled down to just under 30 top entries across seven categories.

There were strong entries from all over the NT, including Alice Springs where the awards ceremony will be held on July 24 at the Araluen Arts Centre.

The Northern Territory Library and Archives senior director Patrick Gregory, says the Library is always impressed by the high level of quality submissions.

“We are excited that six of the shortlisted works are by authors who live in or near Alice Springs,” he says.

“It will make the Awards Ceremony all the more special when it is held at Araluen Arts Centre for the first time this year.

“Even more special is three of the works shortlisted in the youth category are by Alice Springs high school students. 

“We hope their experience in these Awards encourages them to keep writing.”

The annual Northern Territory Literary Awards have celebrated the work of Northern Territory writers for more than 35 years.

It is part of an ongoing program of events at the Northern Territory Library that celebrate the achievements of established and emerging writers, storytellers and prominent Territorians.

2018 Northern Territory Literary Awards shortlist