PANZ Book Design Awards

The Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) established the PANZ Book Design Awards to promote excellence in, and provide recognition for, the best book design in New Zealand.

The entries are judged in nine categories:

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-illustrated Book
Allen & Unwin Award for Best Commercial Book for Adults
Lift Education Award for Best Educational Book or Series – Primary
Lift Education Award for Best Educational Book or Series – Secondary or Tertiary
Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book
Hachette Aotearoa NZ Award for Best Typography
HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover
1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook

The winner of the coveted Gerard Reid Award for Best Book sponsored by Nielsen BookData is chosen from the shortlist.

A further award goes to the Hachette Aotearoa NZ Emerging Designer.

Additionally the winner of the Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand People’s Choice Award is chosen on the night by those attending the ceremony.

The winners of these prestigious awards will be announced at an awards ceremony in September.