Waverley Council invites experienced and emerging writers, academics, literary critics, and publishing industry professionals to submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) to join the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Judging Panel for a two-year tenure covering the 2023 and 2024 Nib Award programs (May 2023 to November 2024).

The incoming judge will join the established judging panel to distinguish which of the year’s incoming nominations best meet the Nib Award's specific criteria.

The Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award is Waverley Council’s annual celebration of the best in Australian research-based literature. Established in 2002 as The Nib Waverley Library Award for Literature, it remains the only one of its kind presented by a local government authority. The award is made possible through the generous support of Principal Sponsors Mark & Evette Moran.

In 2023, the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award offers a total of over $50,000 prize money, including a record $40,000 major prize.

For further details, including Judges’ honorarium, please see the document listed under the heading More information, on the right of this page.

Closing Date 1 May 2023

The application process

Expressions of interest are to be submitted via the online form below.

Applications will first be assessed by Council staff and a shortlist presented to the Nib Advisory Group.
The successful applicant will be contacted no later than 19 May 2023.

Diversity and inclusion

Waverley Council encourages and promotes an open, tolerant, and inclusive community where everyone thrives and has an opportunity to be heard. Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTIQ people; and other under-represented groups

For enquiries or further information, please email nibaward@waverley.nsw.gov.au