Marsh Biography Award
まーしゅでんきしょう
British literary award recognising the best biography by a British author, presented biennially from 1987 until its final edition in 2011.
Biography awardsBritish literary awards
- Established
- 1987
- Organizer
- Marsh Charitable Trust (formerly Marsh Christian Trust)
- Category
- Nonfiction and Documentary Literature
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Biennial (presented every two years 1987–2011; discontinued after 2011)
- Status
- Ended
Description
The Marsh Biography Award was a British literary prize that recognised the finest biographical writing by British authors. Established in 1987 and presented biennially, it was jointly administered by the Marsh Charitable Trust (formerly the Marsh Christian Trust) and the English Speaking Union. Judges sought works that were historically important, recorded significant human achievement, and exemplified the highest standards of writing and research. Thirteen awards were made in total, from Roland Huntford's Shackleton in 1987 to D.R. Thorpe's Supermac: The Life of Harold Macmillan in 2011.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Award for the best biography written in the previous two years by a British author (specific prize money not stated in source).