The 2022 CRIMEFEST Awards will be presented at the convention Gala Awards Dinner on 14 May, 2022.
– SPECSAVERS DEBUT CRIME NOVEL AWARD
for best 2021 crime novel by a previously unpublished author
– AUDIBLE SOUNDS OF CRIME AWARD
for best 2021 unabridged crime audiobook
– eDUNNIT AWARD
for best 2021 crime ebook
– THE H.R.F. KEATING AWARD
for best 2021 biography or critical book related to crime fiction
– LAST LAUGH AWARD
for best 2021 humorous crime novel
– BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR CHILDREN
for best 2021 crime novel for children, ages 8-12
– BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS
for best 2021 crime novel for young adults, ages 12-16
– SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
– 2022 AWARD ENTRIES
– PAST WINNERS: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2008
SPECSAVERS DEBUT CRIME NOVEL AWARD
In association with our headline sponsor, CRIMEFEST is honoured to present its award for a crime novel by debut author first published in the United Kingdom in 2021. Previously unpublished authors bring vital fresh blood to the genre, and CRIMEFEST and Specsavers aim to highlight that contribution with this award.
The winning author receives a £1,000 prize (courtesy of headline sponsor Specsavers), a Bristol Blue Glass commemorative award, and a complimentary pass and panel appearance at the next CRIMEFEST.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and a team of British crime fiction reviewers vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
AUDIBLE SOUNDS OF CRIME AWARD
The Audible Sounds of Crime Award is for the best unabridged crime audiobook first published in the United Kingdom in 2021 in both printed and audio formats, and available for download from audible.co.uk, Britain’s largest provider of downloadable audiobooks.
Courtesy of sponsor Audible UK, the winning author and audiobook reader(s) share the £1,000 prize equally. The winners each additionally receive a Bristol Blue Glass commemorative award, with the author also receiving a complimentary pass and panel appearance at the next CRIMEFEST.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and Audible UK listeners establish the shortlist and the winning title.
eDUNNIT AWARD
The eDunnit Award is for the best crime fiction ebook first published in both hardcopy and in electronic format in the United Kingdom in 2021.
The winning author receives a Bristol Blue Glass commemorative award, as well as a complimentary pass and panel appearance at the next CRIMEFEST.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and a team of British crime fiction reviewers vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
H.R.F. KEATING AWARD
The H.R.F. Keating Award is for the best biographical or critical book related to crime fiction first published in the United Kingdom in 2021. The award is named after H.R.F. ‘Harry’ Keating, one of Britain’s most esteemed crime novelists, crime reviewers and writer of books about crime fiction.
The winning author receives a commemorative Bristol Blue Glass award.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and a team of British crime fiction reviewers vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
LAST LAUGH AWARD
The Last Laugh Award is for the best humorous crime novel first published in the United Kingdom in 2021.
The winning author receives a Bristol Blue Glass commemorative award, as well as a complimentary pass and panel appearance at the next CRIMEFEST.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and a team of British crime fiction reviewers vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR CHILDREN
This award is for the best crime novel for children (aged 8-12) first published in the United Kingdom in 2021.
The winner receives a commemorative Bristol Blue Glass award.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and reviewers of fiction for children and young adults vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS
This award is for the best crime novel for young adults (aged 12-16) first published in the United Kingdom in 2021.
The winner receives a commemorative Bristol Blue Glass award.
Eligible titles are submitted by publishers, and reviewers of fiction for children and young adults vote to establish the shortlist and the winning title.
2022 AWARD ENTRIES: Entries to follow
– SPECSAVERS DEBUT CRIME NOVEL AWARD
– AUDIBLE SOUNDS OF CRIME AWARD
– eDUNNIT AWARD
– H.R.F. KEATING AWARD
– LAST LAUGH AWARD
– BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR CHILDREN
– BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS
– THE PETRONA AWARD
CRIMEFEST is honoured to host the presentation of The Petrona Award which was created in the memory of Maxine Clarke by her friends and colleagues. The award celebrates the best of Scandinavian crime fiction. The winner will be announced at the CRIMEFEST Gala Dinner, and receives a commemorative award and a complimentary pass to and panel at the following CRIMEFEST.