Davitt Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the 26th Annual Davitt Awards for the best Australian women’s crime and mystery books of 2025.
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We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters for their help in rewarding and celebrating Australian women’s crime writing.
Davitt Awards: for media
Information, media releases and images for the annual Davitt Awards for excellence in Australian women’s crime writing.
2026 Davitt Awards: how to enter
Everything you need to know about entering your book in the Davitt Awards.
32nd Scarlet Stiletto Awards: Go wild in scarlet!
Sydney-based award-winning author Dinuka McKenzie will present Sisters in Crime’s 32nd Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short stories, after first discussing her life in crime with award-winning author, Amanda Hampson.