This Award celebrates an individual who has made a meaningful creative contribution to the world of literature, be it in writing, publishing, representing authors or working in supporting emerging writers. Individuals are nominated for their professional and personal endeavours and accomplishments. There no limit to the number of separate nominations you can make. Our inaugural winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award was, Alasdair Gray, whose influence runs deep within Scotland and about whom the judges said: Before the publication of Lanark, Alasdair Gray was best known for his painting. A seminal piece, Lanark is often referred to as the Glasgow Ulysses. This however was not a one-off masterpiece. For over 40 years, Alasdair Gray’s plentiful and diverse work influenced writers and the literary scene worldwide. The Award is for individuals who have made and are making a lasting impact and are imbedded in the literary culture of Scotland. The Award is not for emerging individuals or a developmental award. Scotland’s National Book Awards Lifetime Achievement Award is not made posthumously. Individuals must be at least one of the following: • born in Scotland • currently living in Scotland • working in/for Scotland. Deadline: Monday 28 August 2023 You can nominate someone here: