Nan Chauncy Award facts for kids
The Nan Chauncy Award is an Australian children's literature award. It was initially established as a quinquennial award and is now presented biennially in the Children's Book Council Awards.
The award was established to honour Nan Chauncy, who is recognised as a significant Tasmanian author.
Award category and description
The Nan Chauncy Award is to recognise a person’s outstanding contribution to the field of children’s literature in Australia.
Winners
| Year | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Marcie Muir | |
| 1988 | Joyce Oldmeadow | |
| 1993 | Laurie Copping | |
| 1998 | Walter McVitty AM | |
| 2000 | Belle Alderman | |
| 2002 | Maurice Saxby AM | |
| 2004 | Margaret Hamilton AM | |
| 2006 | Muriel Barwell | |
| 2008 | Margaret Wild | |
| 2010 | Lesley Reece | |
| 2012 | Robyn Sheahan-Bright | |
| 2015 | Libby Gleeson | |
| 2017 | Mem Fox | |
| 2019 | James Moloney | |
| 2021 | Jan Nicholls | |
| 2023 | Jenny Stubbs |
See also
- List of Australian literary awards
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