The Leila St John Award is an annual award of the Victorian Branch of the CBCA. It is awarded for services to children's literature in Victoria. Although it is usually awarded to an individual, it may be given as a joint or group award when that is deemed to be more appropriate.
It is named after Leila St John, a founding member of the Victorian Branch who played an active role for many years. Her particular contribution was the founding and running of the annual Christmas Book Appeal for many years. This appeal enables the gift of a new book, individually selected, to all children in residential care in Victoria, at Christmas. Even in her nineties Leila produced the beautifully hand written bookplates with each child's name that are placed in each book.
The Award was first presented in 1999.
Presentation of the Leila St John Award and Certificate is made at the Victorian Branch AGM.
Jeff Prentice Convenor
The closing date for nominations is the last Friday of September
Advice To Nominators( 55K ) Award Nomination Form ( 41K )