About the prize
The Ellingworth Prize was established in 2021 by Kett’s Books to recognise the contribution of our dear friend Trevor, whose friendship and energy was continuous through the first seven years of Kett’s Books. As he celebrated local history, and worked to develop Kett’s Books as part of its future, we have established this award to recognise recent writing about East Anglia which adds to our enjoyment and understanding of our region. Trevor sadly passed in 2023, and we were thrilled to be able to establish the award with his enthusiastic participation before he left us.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the award, a book must be about, or set in, Norfolk, Suffolk, or the geographical region of East Anglia. It can be fiction or non-fiction and must include work which first published within the last five years.
Key dates 2026
20 May Submissions open
30 June DEADLINE for nominations – see how to apply below
20 July responses out to submitting authors
18 Aug prize giving evening at Kett’s Books, Wymondham
16 Sept AGM and prize winning author talk at Kett’s Books, Wymondham
How to apply
Entrants are required to completing our online submission form and to agree to our terms and conditions.
Media
View our press release 2026 about the prize
Previous winners include:
2025 Echolands: A Journey in Search of Boudica, Duncan Mackay
2024 For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain, Victoria Mackenzie
2023 Rooted : How Regenerative Farming Can Change the World, Sarah Langford
2022 Sea-Change, Jessica Streeting