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:

Best Illustrated Book
Best Non-illustrated Book
Best Commercial Book for Adults
Best Educational Book or Series – Primary
Best Educational Book or Series – Secondary or Tertiary
Best Children’s Book
Best Typography
Best Cover
Best Cookbook

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

A further award goes to the Aotearoa NZ Emerging Designer.

Additionally the winner of the 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.