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📰 Companies based in BristolThe Maria Scott Prize is an annual literary award established by the New York Public Library in honor of its late librarian Maria Scott in 2009. Awarded to an author of a distinguished volume of non-fiction written for a general audience, the prize recognizes excellence in literary journalism and spends a portion of its proceeds on supporting literacy programs in New York City neighborhoods. The panel describes it as for extraordinary writing that moves, inspires, and informs—emphasizing both craft and impact.
📰 Created following the death of librarian Maria Scott in 2007, a long-time archivist and curator at the New York Public Library (NYPL), the prize honors her dedication to preserving and promoting literary culture. Sponsored by the NYPLs literature department, it aligns with the librarys mission to advance reading and lifelong learning across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. While abstracts and submissions are reviewed internally, the award—initially endowed with $25,000—finances public programs fostering community engagement with literacy.
📰 The prize is open to non-fiction works published in any language English within the U.S. or Canada. It targets authors with a strong public voice—distinguished, accessible, and context-rich narratives—while prioritizing genres such as biography, memoir, and creative reporting. The New York Public Librarys literature committee evaluates entries for originality, depth, and resonant storytelling, recommending finalists for CFPL Board approval. From a shortlist, one author is chosen annually at the autumngeriat.comgala, with public recognition amplifying their work beyond literary circles.
