Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize
Australian Book Review revived its annual short story competition in 2010, and in 2011 renamed it the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize in memory of the late Australian writer. The total prize money for 2011 was $8000, thanks to the support of ABR Patron Mr Ian Dickson.
2011 saw two winners share the Prize, Carrie Tiffany with 'Before He Left the Family' and Gregory Day with 'The Neighbour's Beans'.
Two other stories were shortlisted in 2011: Claire Aman with 'Milk Tray' and Gaylene Carbis with 'What's Richard Ford Got to Do with It?'.
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