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
注意
- Submit after the deadline
- Ignore entry format or rules
- Submit others' work or infringe rights
- Submit with incomplete documents
- Duplicate entries in multiple categories violating rules
審査員から
- Emphasis on story structure and tight plotting
- Depth of characters and clear motivations
- In non-fiction, fact-checking and source reliability are crucial
- Unique perspectives or fresh approaches are valued
- Vivid style and narrative voice are major selection points
関連の賞
- List of Australian literary awards
- Australian Crime Writers Association (Reference for related organizations and event information)
公式情報
https://www.nedkellyawards.com/過去の受賞者
Michael Robotham
Winner
Malcolm Knox
Winner
Helen Garner
Winner
Tony Reeves
Winner
Stuart Coupe
Winner
Jon Stephen Cleary
Winner
Jane R. Goodall
Winner
Wayne Grogan
Winner
Peter Rees
Winner
Bob Bottom
Winner
Gabrielle Lord
Winner
Bunty Avieson
Winner
Emma Darcy
Winner
Larry Writer
Winner
Mike Richards
Winner
Ken Catran
Winner
Patrick Gallagher
Winner
Peter Temple
Winner
Andrew Masterson
Winner
Andrew McGahan
Winner
Estelle Blackburn
Winner
Lindy Cameron
Winner
Stephen Thomas Knight
Winner
Peter Temple
Winner
Marshall Browne
Winner
John Dale
Winner
Andrew Rule
Winner
John Silvester
Winner
該当なし
Shane Maloney
Winner
Peter Temple
Winner
Marele Day
Winner
Alan Geoffrey Yates
Winner
Peter Doyle
Winner