Longlists Announced
The new-look Wainwright Prizes, which honour exceptional nature and conservation writing, today announced its six longlists and their independent judging panels. The Prizes spotlight writing and illustration that celebrate the natural world and inspire readers of all ages to protect it.
2025 marks a bold new chapter for the Prize, growing to six distinct categories to reflect the evolving landscape of nature writing and environmental storytelling, especially for younger audiences. The expanded awards now recognise illustrative books reimagining the children’s prize to encompass fiction, non-fiction, and picture book categories, and highlighting a growing urgency to engage and inspire readers of all ages with the natural world.
2025 Longlists
The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing
The Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing
The Wainwright Prize for Illustrative Books
