Our award schemes are recognised around the world. We celebrate the best and brightest in emerging and established talent in the literary, film and visual arts.
Prizes are given to individuals to showcase their achievements and provide inspiration to others. These accolades help demonstrate the Commonwealth’s commitment to diversity, development and democracy.
The Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and the Commonwealth Short Story competition are being re-launched as part of the Foundation’s cultural programme, under the new banner of Commonwealth Writers - A World of New Fiction.