The NSW Premier’s Translation Prize acknowledges the contribution made to literary culture by Australian translators. It is offered only to translators who translate works into English from other languages.
The Award is currently valued at $30,000 and the winner will also receive a commemorative medallion, sponsored by Sydney PEN.
When is this award given?
The NSW Premier’s Translation Prize is offered every two years by the NSW Government through Arts NSW, and the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW in association with Sydney PEN. It is part of the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
Who is eligible?
Authors, translators, publishers and producers are invited to submit their work. Entry is by nomination. Nomination forms, conditions of entry and eligibility criteria are available from the website.
How to apply
This Prize is offered biennially in association with the Premier’s Literary Awards and will next be awarded in 2013.
The guidelines and nomination form will be available on this website in 2012.
