BBC (formerly National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)
Formerly called
National Short Story Award (2006–2007)
First awarded
2006
Currently held by
Comorbidities, Naomi Wood (2023)
Website
BBC National Short Story Award
Television/radio coverage
Network
BBC Radio 4
The BBC National Short Story Award (previously known as the National Short Story Award, 2006-2007) has been described as 'the most prestigious [award] for a single short story'[1] and the richest prize in the world for a single short story.[2] It is an annual short story contest in the United Kingdom which is open to UK residents and nationals. The winner receives £15,000 and four shortlisted writers receive £600 each.
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