An annual award of £1,000 for a short story, financed by a bequest made by Miss Nellie Tom-Gallon in memory of her brother.

Entry to the 2018 prize is now closed.

Important information

• The winner must have had at least one short story accepted for publication
• The winner must have serious writing ambitions
• The submission should be traditional, not experimental, in character
• The financial circumstances of the writer should be taken into account
• The runner-up receives £500
• There is no submission fee

The Tom-Gallon Trust Award is currently generously supported by The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society.

Charity number 212405