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• 2008 nominations are now open. To nominate a work for the 2008 Aurealis Awards, download a copy of the nomination form or click here to use the online nomination form.
   
• Publication dates of eligible works: To be eligible for the 2008 Aurealis Awards, works must have been published between 1 November 2007 and 31 October 2008. To read all rules and guidelines for nominatin works, click here.
   
• Submission formats: While Aurealis Awards judges will not read electronic files of nominated works, we are very happy to accept photocopies or print outs of manuscripts or galleys, providing the text is identical to that appearing in the final published version. When multiple printed copies of the work/s are difficult or expensive to obtain, nominators (particularly individual authors or small presses who face financial hardship) are encouraged to contact the Awards Coordinator to discuss. In some cases, it may be possible to arrange for judges to share fewer copies. We endeavour to do all we can to assist the nomination process. Contact the Awards Coordinator at coordinator@aurealisawards.com.
   
• Two new award divisions! We are excited to announce the introduction of two new divisions to the Aurealis Awards: Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel and Best Collection/Anthology. To read about the rules and guidelines relating to these divisions, click here.
   
• 2007 Awards photos: You can now view images from the 2007 Aurealis Awards Ceremony held at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane, on 26 January 2008. Click here for the Flickr set.