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The awards feature nine categories, with seven judged by the Irish Literary Academy and two determined by public vote. There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award presented to authors who have made significant contributions to Irish literature. Since 2011, one of the award-winning books is selected as the overall Irish Book of the Year.
National Outdoor Book Awards
The National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) is a non-profit educational program sponsored by the NOBA Foundation, the Association of Outdoor Recreation an...
Searchlight Awards - Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults
Searchlight Writing for Children Awards’ aim is to open doors for aspiring authors. The twenty shortlistees from the last two competitions received ...
Searchlight Awards - Best Children's Picture Book Text
Entries are invited for our children’s picture book competition (text only), up to 500 words. Entrants must be 16 years and over. Stories must be pr...