The Book Publishers Association of New Zealand Reviewer of the Year and Review Page or Programme Awards
'A wise scepticism', wrote James Russell Lowell, 'is the first attribute of a good critic.'
The Book Publishers Association of New Zealand (BPANZ) Reviewer of the Year and Review Page or Programme Awards salute and reward those wise sceptics who write, edit and present pertinent, high-quality reviews for a wide variety of New Zealand audiences. These awards recognise the vital importance of articulate, responsible, informed criticism in maintaining a healthy literary culture.
To recognise the breadth and diversity of quality reviewing in this country the judges select a winner of each award. They also have the discretion to present up to two highly commended awards in each category.
Reviewer of the Year Award
This award aims to encourage and promote high-quality book reviewing in New Zealand. It will be made to the reviewer who, in the opinion of the judges, presents the portfolio of the highest standard and quality and in a style relevent to their target audience. The award winner receives a $1000 prize.
Best Review Page or Programme Award
This award aims to encourage and promote high-quality book reviewing in New Zealand media. It will be made to that publication, website or programme which, in the opinion of the judges, presents the selection of highest quality book reviews in a style that is relevant to their target audience. Reviews will be presented in a regular, dedicated format. They may be presented as a page, or section which is part of a newspaper, journal, magazine or website. They may be presented as a regular feature of a broadcast televisioin or radio programme. Publications or programmes which are wholly literary in focus are eligible.
The BPANZ Reviewer of the Year and Review Page or Programme Award are administered by Booksellers New Zealand, on behalf of the Montana New Zealand Book Awards Management Committee. They are generously supported by the Book Publishers Association of New Zealand.
2007 Awards
Entries close on April 12
There are two categories: BPANZ Reviewer of the Year and the BPANZ Review Page or Programme of the Year.
Judges are Radio New Zealand Arts on Sunday host, Lynn Freeman, and Auckland Writer’s and Reader’s Festival Director, Jill Rawnsley.
The BPANZ Review Awards are presented each year in conjunction with the Montana New Zealand Book Awards. They recognise the vital importance of articulate, responsible, informed criticism in maintaining a healthy literary culture.
The BPANZ Reviewer of the Year receives a $1,000 prize. Special acknowledgement will also be made for the best broadcast review, best short print review (under 500 words) and best long print review (over 500 words).
The awards for BPANZ Best Review Page or Programme Award will be made to the publication, website or programme which, in the opinion of the judges, presents the selection of highest quality book reviews in a style that is relevant to their target audience. Special acknowledgement will also be made for the best broadcast review programme, best magazine review pages and best newspaper review pages.
The winners of the BPANZ Review Awards will be announced at the Montana New Zealand Book Awards gala dinner on Monday July 30 at Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre.
For a submission form and conditions of entry to the awards go to www.booksellers.co.nz or contact the awards administrator Kathyrn Carmody on (04) 387 2833 or email kathryn.carmody@gmail.com
