Tom Fitzgibbon Award

Inaugurated in 1994 and sponsored by Scholastic New Zealand, this award is given annually, when merited, to a previously unpublished author, for a manuscript of a work of fiction of at least 10,000 words that is appropriate for children aged 7-13 years. It recognizes the outstanding contribution made by the late Tom Fitzgibbon to the growth and status of New Zealand children's literature.

Closing date for submission of manuscripts is 31 October each year. For more information on the award, or for an entry form contact info@clfnz.org.nz

2008

Elizabeth Hegarty (to be published 2009)

2007

"Why I hate school" by Michael Fatarsky Kris Stanhope

2006

Yo Shark bait Vicki Simpson

2005

Mind over matter Heather McQuillan

2004

Stella Star Brigid Feehan

2003

Shreve's Promise Gillian Sullivan

2002

Mystery at Tui Bay Janet Pater

2001

no award

2000

Knocked for six Alison Robertson

1999

The Stolen Shirley Corlett

1998

2Much4U Vince Ford

1997

Dark horses Heather Cato

1996

Summer of shadows Iona McNaughton

1995

no award