The Annual YABBA Timeline
Organise your School’s participation in the YABBA Awards.
Getting your head around the entire YABBA program takes a bit of time.
That’s why we’ve created a timeline and resources to make the whole process as easy as possible. Below, you’ll discover handy tips on when nominations are due, how to utilise the shortlist poster, and complete your internal school paperwork to get students to the Awards ceremony. Plus much, much more.
The Annual YABBA Timeline
There are four stages to the YABBA Awards, with one stage being held per term.
Organise your school’s participation by following the steps below and popping the important dates in your calendar!
Recommend
Recommend a
favourite book
(or as many as 4!)
you have recently read.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 28TH MARCH, 2024
Read
Once the Shortlist is out,
read as many of the books as you can between April and September.
Rate
Start a process of
rating the books
so you can vote
before voting closes.
VOTING CLOSES
20TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
Reward
Reward your favourite
books with your vote!
Vote online here or
through your school.
AWARDS CEREMONY
22ND OCTOBER, 2024
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School Resources
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Nominating Online
Best for individual students. You can nominate up to 4 books if you like!
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Bulk Nominations Form
Ideal option for schools and teachers. Download the form and submit all your student’s votes at once.
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Winners - Last 10 Years
Download a list of the YABBA Award Winners from the last 10 years. It’s handy to have on hand!
