Nan Chauncy Award
Named after Nan Chauncy a noted Tasmanian author of children’s books, this CBCA award been created to honour people who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children's literature. The Award consists of two parts: 1. A citation written by the judges 2. A commemorative plaque. It is customary to present a plaque made of Tasmanian timber.
2008 Winner Announced!
Winners 1. 1983 Marcie Muir 2. 1988 Joyce Oldmeadow 3. 1993 Laurie Copping 4. 1998 Walter McVitty 5. 2000 Belle Alderman 6. 2002 Maurice Saxby 7. 2004 Margaret Hamilton 8. 2006 Muriel Barwell History of the Award From 1983 to 1998 the Award was presented every five years. At the CBCA's AGM in 1999 it was decided that the Nan Chauncy Award be given biennially, in even-numbered years. The Award in 2000 was presented at the CBCA 5th National Conference in Canberra and in 2002 at the 6th National Conference in Perth. Administration of the Award The Nan Chauncy Award is administered by the National Executive of the CBCA. The recipient must be an Australian citizen, no matter where residing, or a person who has been resident in Australia for at least five years. In the case of a person who is not an Australian citizen, eligibility shall cease at the time when the person ceases to be a resident of Australia. The recipient shall be a person who has made an outstanding contribution, over a period of years, to the field of Australian children's literature. Such a person could be an editor, publisher, teacher, librarian, bookseller, researcher, author, illustrator, etc. Nominees must be living at the time nominations close. Nomination Form Advice for nominators
