Chief Ministers Book Awards

Started by the NT Writers’ Centre in 2009, and originally called Territory Read, the Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards have celebrated excellence amongst published authors residing in the NT for over a decade. With generous support from the Northern Territory Government and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund these awards have developed into the premier prize for authors in the NT, shining a light on the talent, flair and originality of Territory stories.

The awards are held biennially and will take place again in 2024 to honour books published by NT authors in 2022 and 2023. Check back here or follow our socials to find out when entries will be opening.

Previous Winners of the Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards

2022

2020

2018

2016

2014

2012

2011

2010

2009