The University of Sydney People’s Choice Award
The University of Sydney People’s Choice Award ($5,000) is voted for from the shortlists for the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction and the Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction.
2024
Voting has now closed for the 2024 University of Sydney People's Choice Award. The winner will be announced on 20 May 2024. Thank you to everyone who voted.
In 2024, The University of Sydney have sponsored the People's Choice Award for the second time. The winning writer will receive $5,000.
Past winners
About the award
The University of Sydney People’s Choice Award is not open to entry, but voted for from the shortlists for the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction and the Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction.
The People’s Choice Award was introduced in 2009 to mark the 30th anniversary of the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Since 2023 the University of Sydney People's Choice Award has been generously sponsored by the University of Sydney.
Award Information
The University of Sydney People's Choice Award is presented as part of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. The award is voted for from the shortlists for the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction and Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction.
$5,000
For more information, please contact the Awards team.
Phone: (02) 9273 1767, or alternatively (02) 9273 1770.