Watch again: the online Awards Event 2021

Welcome

Jamie Andrews, Head of Culture and Learning, The British Library

 

Introduction to the Michael Marks Awards 2021

by Marina, Lady Marks

 

The Michael Marks Publishers Award

Introduced by Lindsey Holland, Administrator of the Michael Marks Awards

Presentations from the shortlisted publishers:

Bad Betty Press
Exiled Writers Ink
Ignition Press
Mariscat Press

 

The Michael Marks Publishers’ Award, Announcement of the Winner

Announced by André Naffis-Sahely

 

The Michael Marks Illustration Award

Announcement of the Winner. Introduced and announced by the Illustration Award judge, Sir Nicholas Penny

 

The Greek Bicentennial Poetry Pamphlet Prizes

Introduced by Lindsey Holland

Presentations and talks from:

Matina Goga, Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies, Nafplio, Greece
Ruth Padel: On judging
Broken Sleep Books: On publishing Ariadne, the winners’ pamphlet
Haris Psarras: On translating the winning poetry portfolio
Judith Eyal: Winning illustrator
Fiona Benson: Winning poet

 
The Michael Marks Poetry Award

Introduced by Lindsey Holland

Readings from the shortlisted poets:

Holly Singlehurst
Leontia Flynn
Hugo Williams
Selima Hill
Gboyega Odubanjo
Matthew Hollis

 

The Michael Marks Poetry Award, Announcement of the Winner

Announced by Julia Copus

 

Closing Remarks

Michael McGregor, Director, The Wordsworth Trust