KYD offers a range of writing awards and prizes designed to support the development of early career writers, providing them with financial support, the opportunity to work with industry professionals, and assisting them in creating publishing pathways in the future.

A prize for creative non-fiction essays, with a $3000 cash prize for the winner. Read more.

In 2023 we’re growing our New Critic award with an expanded publication, events and mentorship program for early-career critics, supported by Creative Victoria. Read more.

An annual prize designed to give a voice to young Australians. The winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize, publication in KYD and an invitation to perform at the Wheeler Centre Teen Gala. Read more.

Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize

KYD is a proud partner journal for the Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize. With a stellar line-up of international judges, winners receive an incredible Italian residency, manuscript assessments, cash prizes and more. Read more.

Previous awards:

The KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award

Read more about our previous winners.

Stay tuned for more award opportunities from KYD via our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and enewsletter.