THE LOUIE AWARD

The Louie Award is for fast fiction crime writing --  a story of less than 500 words. As well as being in the crime genre, each year entries will also need to feature or incorporate a specific theme.

The Louie Award is kindly sponsored by Dr Antonio Di Dio in celebration of his late father Luigi. 

The Louie Award is open to all Australian crime writers. We hope young and emerging writers particularly take this opportunity to jump into crime writing.

Entry DATES

Entries open: November 30, 2024
Entries close: January 30, 2025

Award announced: March 2025

Theme

The 2025 theme is: The photograph.

The theme or word must be included or referenced within the story.

Entry fee

$5

MEMBERS ONLY

All entrants must be a member of the Australian Crime Writers Association (you are welcome to join anytime).

Prize

The winner will receive a cash prize of $500 and two highly commended writers will receive $125 each.

All three winners will received a certificate.

The winning entries will be announced in early 2024 and their stories will be published on the Australian Crime Writers Association website.

Please see the drop-down tab at the top of this page for the history and the entry criteria. No refunds for ineligible entries can be given.