The total prize money is $30,000. Applicants are eligible to apply for a minimum of $3,000 per annum up to $10,000, although support in excess of $10,000 may be awarded in special circumstances.

The Awards are judged by a panel. The prize winners will be announced at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards presentation to be held on 3 September 2007. Prize winners will be notified beforehand.

Script Development

'Script development' for the purposes of the Awards is defined as the advancement of a play as a work in progress through a workshop or workshops, or through some other interaction between the playwright and a director, dramaturg, script editor and/or actor(s). The focus is on text enhancement.

The workshop should be undertaken by or in association with a Victorian-based theatre company or group, director or dramaturg.

Other methods of script development by an applicant will be considered.

Workshopping of songs with a musical director and singers will not be considered.

Eligility

Only playwrights can apply for the Awards. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

- applicants must be 18 years of age or over and reside in Victoria.

- only one entry (one script) per playwright will be accepted.

- submitted scripts must not have been previously produced or had workshop development.

- works of multiple authorship may be entered.

- works may not be entered in the name of a committee.