Lady Cutler Award


The Lady Cutler Award is an Australian children's literature award administered by the Children's Book Council of Australia NSW Branch, for distinguished service to children's literature.
The award was established in 1981 to honor Lady Helen Cutler, the first patron of the Children's Book Council of Australia NSW Branch from 1966 until her death in 1990. Lady Cutler recognised the needs of children and encouraged CBCA NSW Branch members to advance the cause of children's literature throughout New South Wales. Eve Pownall was presented with the inaugural award in 1981.

Award category and description

The Lady Cutler Award is presented for distinguished service in the field of Australian children's literature.

Winners

CBCA NSW Branch Lady Cutler Award Recipients