The CHASS Australia Prizes are awarded by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Science (CHASS). They are presented at the annual CHASS National Forum Dinner. The Australia Prizes are designed to honour distinguished achievement by Australian academics, practitioners, philanthropists and policy makers in HASS (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) areas. The Australia Prizes are intended to draw international attention to Australia’s achievements in HASS.

In 2014, there will be four prizes. Two are valued at $3500 each and are sponsored by Routledge/Taylor and Francis Publishers: one for a book (e-books are acceptable) that enriches Australian cultural and intellectual life, the second for an exceptional artistic performance, exhibition, film, television show, play, composition or practical contribution to arts policy. The third prize, which is valued at $2000, is sponsored by Future Leaders and is for an individual under 35 years-old who is demonstrating leadership skill and potential in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The Co-Op bookstore chain has sponsored the fourth prize. It is valued at $500 and is for an undergraduate student essay, project or thesis in a HASS area.

Submissions close  30 June 2014.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://chass.org.au/forum/australiaPrizes.htm