Three of New Zealand's leading writers - Joy Cowley, James McNeish and Cilla McQueen were honoured at tonight's 2010 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement at Premier House in Wellington.
Administered by Creative New Zealand, each writer receives $60,000 in recognition of their significant contribution to New Zealand literature. They were recognised in the categories of non-fiction [James McNeish], poetry [Cilla McQueen] and fiction [Joy Cowley].
Minister for Arts and Culture Christopher Finlayson, presenting the awards on behalf of the Prime Minister said, "I am delighted to see the life work of three more outstanding writers recognised through these awards tonight. The Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement are some of the most coveted in New Zealand, and government is pleased to support these awards through the Arts Council. It is money well spent in rewarding excellence, raising the profile of our writers, and of course inspiring new works."
Well-known children's writer Kate De Goldi was also present at the ceremony where her achievements were acknowledged as the 2010/11 Creative New Zealand Michael King Writers' Fellowship recipient.
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