PANZ Book Design Awards

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 Award for Best Illustrated Book
  • Upstart Press Award for Best Non-illustrated Book
  • Allen & Unwin Award for Best Commercial Book for Adults
  • Award for Best Educational Book or Series – Primary
  • Awards for Best Educational Book or Series – Secondary or Tertiary
  • Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book
  • Te Papa Press 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 NielsenIQ 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.