ARA Historical Novel Prize
The ARA Historical Novel Prize is the richest individual literary prize in Australia and New Zealand with prize monies of $150,000 across two categories. The winner of the Adult category receives $100,000 with the CYA winner receiving $30,000. The two shortlisted authors in each category receive $5,000 each. The prize is run by the Historical Novel Society Australasia in partnership with the sponsor, ARA Group.
The 2020 Prize only awarded novels in the Adult category. A "Children and Young Adults" category was introduced in 2021.