The NSW Government has today announced the inaugural NSW Creative Laureate & NSW Emerging Creative Talent Awards. 

These awards are a NSW Government initiative to celebrate and reward outstanding achievements that help raise the global profile of NSW Creative Industries.

Nominations are now open:

  •            The prestigious NSW Creative Laureate will recognise an individual, team or organisation that has demonstrated significant leadership and made a significant contribution to increasing the global profile of NSW Creative Industries. The Award will celebrate the very best of the State’s creative talent.
  •            The NSW Emerging Creative Talent Award will be granted to an individual, team or organisation considered emerging in their sector and where they have demonstrated leadership in originality and innovation, and contributed to raising the global profile of NSW Creative Industries. This Award will offer support for future development with a cash prize of $15,000.

Terms & Conditions and the nomination form are at www.nswciawards.com.au

Nominations close 30 March 2014.

The winners will be announced during Vivid Sydney 2014 (23 May – 9 June).