Copyright Agency Limited
Category
The Calibre Essay Prize is one of the world’s leading prizes for a new essay and it is now worth a total of $7,500. The Calibre Essay Prize, then known as the Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay, was first presented in 2007 as part of a joint initiative between ABR and Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.
Phone
(03) 96998822
Email
Address
Studio 2, 207–229 City Road, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Contact Name
Peter Rose, Editor, Australian Book Review (ABR)
Website
Organiser
Australian Book Review
Frequency
Every year
Submission Information
The Prize is open to all essayists writing in English. Seeks essays of between 2,000 and 5,000 words on any subject; welcomes essays of all kinds: personal or political, literary or speculative, traditional or experimental.
Fees
$15 for ABR subscribers; $25 for non-subscribers
Original non-fiction essay (in English) between 3,000 and 7,000 words. Only open to Australian citizens or residents. All non-fiction styles are eligible. Non-defamatory and not infringing privacy of others. Multiple entries acceptable, but entries must not be under consideration for any other award. See website for terms and entry forms.
Phone
(03) 96998822
Website
Frequency
Every year