Ned Kelly Awards

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Australia's oldest and most prestigious recognition honouring published crime fiction and true crime writing, affectionately known as 'The Neds'.

Best First NovelBest True CrimeBest NovelBest Teenage/Young AdultReaders VoteBest Non-FictionLifetime Achievement AwardsBest International CrimeBest Debut Crime NovelBest Crime Novel

創設年: 1996
主催: Australian Crime Writers Association
カテゴリー: 児童文学・童話・絵本
選考方式: Open call
受賞対象: 新人
開催頻度: 年1回
発表時期: 8〜9月頃
賞のステータス: 活動中

説明

The Ned Kelly Awards is a major literary award in the field of Australian crime literature (crime fiction and true crime), established in 1996 by the Crime Writers Association of Australia. It aims to recognize excellence in crime literature works within Australia, with multiple categories (debut award, best novel, true crime, etc.). Winning works are announced at official announcements and award ceremonies, and are affectionately known as "The Neddies" within the community.

賞品

主賞品: Awards per category (honor and recognition). No publicly announced uniform prize amount is specified.

選考情報

選考プロセス

段階	審査員	通過率	発表
Entry/Nomination	Entries from publishers or authors are accepted by the organizing body (managed by Crime Writers Association of Australia)	—	Individual notifications of entry receipt, etc., as needed.
First round (shortlist selection)	Judges appointed by the organizing body (multiple judges)	—	Shortlist is announced on the official website or press releases
Final selection and winner determination	Winners for each category determined by discussion and voting by the selection committee	—	Winners are announced at the award ceremony and on the official website

Entry/Nomination

審査員 Entries from publishers or authors are accepted by the organizing body (managed by Crime Writers Association of Australia)

発表 Individual notifications of entry receipt, etc., as needed.

First round (shortlist selection)

審査員 Judges appointed by the organizing body (multiple judges)

発表 Shortlist is announced on the official website or press releases

Final selection and winner determination

審査員 Winners for each category determined by discussion and voting by the selection committee

発表 Winners are announced at the award ceremony and on the official website

選考基準

Excellence as crime literature (style, structure, narrative)
Originality
Character portrayal and plot completeness
(Non-fiction category) Accuracy of research and reliability of sources
Relevance to Australia (considering author's nationality, work themes, etc.)

応募のヒント

推奨

Check the official entry requirements and category descriptions thoroughly
Meet the deadline (follow official announcements)
Select the correct entry category (debut/general/true crime, etc.)
Attach required information such as publication details and ISBN accurately
Proofread the work and check for typos before submission
Clearly state any Australia-related requirements (author/publishing location, etc.) if applicable