UK
Costa Book Awards
Formerly the Whitbread Book Awards, honoured books across multiple categories by authors resident in UK/Ireland. Discontinued in 2022.
Est. 1971 — 2022United Kingdom
fictiondebutpoetry+2
Prize: £30,000
0 winners recorded
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Debut Literary Awards
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UK
British Book Awards
Known as the "Nibbies", these awards recognize literary quality and commercial success, plus the industry behind bringing books to readers.
Est. 1990United Kingdom
fictionnon fictionchildren+1
0 winners recordedOfficial Site
UK
Dylan Thomas Prize
Awarded to the best published literary work in English by an author aged 39 or under.
Est. 2006United Kingdom
fictionpoetrydebut
Prize: £20,000
0 winners recordedOfficial Site
EU
European Union Prize for Literature
Recognizes the best emerging fiction writers in Europe, highlighting the wealth of creativity and diversity of European contemporary literature.
Est. 2009European Union
fictiondebut
Prize: €5,000
0 winners recordedOfficial Site
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