2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award: Shortlist Announcement Event

The Miles Franklin Literary Award is Australia’s most prestigious literary prize.

Established through the will of My Brilliant Career author, Miles Franklin, the Award seeks to support authors and encourage the “the advancement, improvement and betterment of Australian literature”.

First presented in 1957, the Award recognises novels of the highest literary merit that present Australian life in any of its phases. Past winners include a “who’s who” of Australian greats, including: Patrick White, Thea Astley, Thomas Keneally, Peter Carey, David Ireland, Jessica Anderson, Tim Winton and Alex Miller. Throughout its 60+ year history, the Miles Franklin Literary Award has supported more than 300 authors. The winner of the award currently receives $60,000.

EMG is honoured to produce the Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlist live event and Winner virtual event over the past five years.