Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction

One of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, the BAILEYS Women’s Prize for Fiction – previously known as the Orange Prize for Fiction – celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women’s writing from throughout the world. The winner receives a cheque for £30,000 and a limited edition bronze known as a ‘Bessie’, created and donated by the artist Grizel Niven. Both are anonymously endowed. Find everything you need to know about the Prize right here, from how the judges are selected to how the winning novel is chosen. Publishers can find out how to submit books, the eligibility criteria and how to promote longlisted, shortlisted or the winning title under the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction banner.