The Stella Prize is a major literary award celebrating Australian women and non-binary writers. The $60,000 prize is awarded annually to one outstanding book of fiction, non-fiction or poetry. Books entered in the 2025 Stella Prize must be first published between 1 January and 31 December 2024. Read the FAQ for further information.
Early-bird entries close at 5pm AEST 25 August 2024.
General entries open on Monday 26 August and close at 5pm AEST on Friday 6 October 2024.
Books published between 6 October and 31 December 2024 can enter. Publishers must provide a media release if the final file is not yet available. Final electronic files must be received before 30 November 2024.
The winner of the 2025 Stella Prize will join twelve years of Stella alumni.
We look forward to announcing the 2025 Stella Prize longlist in March, the shortlist in April, and the winner in May.
For more information about eligibility and how to enter, visit the Stella Prize website here.