Johnno Award
AN annual award recognising outstanding services to writers and writing in Queensland.
2024 nominations: Tuesday 8 October – Tuesday 22 October 2024.
Established in 2001 and presented annually, the Johnno Award is named after Queensland Writers Centre founding patron David Malouf’s debut novel, Johnno – today considered a seminal Queensland novel.
This award is presented by Queensland Writers Centre's Management Committee for outstanding services to writers and writing in Queensland, particularly volunteer work and work that goes largely unrecognised by the public or the industry. This includes not only writers but also teachers, arts workers, advocates and community leaders who work to promote a vibrant and diverse writing community across Queensland.
The Johnno Award is presented annually at Queensland Writers Centre's member Christmas Party.
Nominations are accepted from Queensland Writers Centre members – make a nomination here.
RECIPIENTS
2023 Dani Watson – Public Service
2022 Tess Rowley – Author/Advocate
2021 Andrea Baldwin – Community Service & Critical Friend
2020 Uncle Herb Wharton AM – Services to Literature and the Indigenous Community
2019 Eve Stafford OAM – Community Cultural Development
2018 Kristina Olsson – Fiction and Non-Fiction Writer
2017 Ellen Van Neerven – Indigenous Writer and Critic
2016 Dr Sandra Phillips – Indigenous Lecturer in Editing and Publishing Studies
2015 Suzy Wilson – Owner, Riverbend Books
2014 Robyn Sheahan-Bright – Teacher, Editor and Organiser
2013 Dr Stuart Glover – University of Queensland
2012 Sandy Curtis – WriteFest Bundaberg
2011 Graham Nunn – Poet
2010 Craig Munro – Publishing Manager
2009 Jenny Stubbs – Ipswich Children’s Literature Festival
2008 Fiona Stager – Avid Reader Bookshop
2007 Jeannie Adams – Black Ink Press Townsville
2006 Sue Abbey – Editor
2005 Liz Huf – Poet and Educator
2004 Ross Clark – Poet
2003 Jute – Theatre Ensemble, Cairns
2002 Papertiger Media – Publisher
2001 Nick Earls – Editor