We are delighted to be working in partnership with our colleagues at a number of organisations across the sector to deliver Wales Book of the Year. These partnerships ensure maximising the impact of this literary highlight, and their details can be found here:
http://www.arts.wales/
The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales. Welsh Government is principle sponsor of Arts Council of Wales.
For more information, please visit: https://gov.wales/?lang=en
Sponsors of the Wales Book of the Year Overall English Language Award.
The School of English, Communication and Philosophy is a multidisciplinary School bringing together English Literature & Creative Writing, English Language & Linguistics and Philosophy.
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/english-communication-philosophy
Sponsors of the Wales Book of the Year Overall Welsh Language Award.
The School of Welsh is committed to the development of language, society and identity in contemporary Wales through teaching and research of the highest standard.
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/welsh
The Books Council works with publishers to nurture new talent and content in Welsh and English as well as offering specialist editing, design, marketing and distribution services.
They also administer grants to publishers and independent booksellers.
https://books.wales
The key Wales Book Of The Year announcements will be shared on both BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales stations as well as BBC Sounds this year, on 'Y Clwb Darllen' hosted by Nest Jenkins and 'The Arts Show' with Lynn Bowles.
https://bbc.co.uk/wales
Nation.Cymru is an independent online news service, providing rolling coverage of Welsh news, politics, current affairs, culture, and sport. Nation.Cymru will host the People's Choice Award for the third year running in 2026. Voting will open following the announcement of the English language Shortlist in May 2026.
https://nation.cymru/
Golwg360 is a culture a current affairs magazine covering news, sport and the arts.
Golwg360 hosts the Barn y Bobl Award with public voting opening following the announcement of the Welsh Language Shortlist in May 2026.
https://golwg.360.cymru/
Supporters of the English Language Fiction Award
Supporters of the Welsh and English Language Poetry Awards.
Parry Davies Clwyd-Jones and Lloyd is one of the leading law firms in North West Wales, with six offices based in Gwynedd and Anglesey.
https://pdcjl.com
Supporters of the Welsh Language Children & Young People Award.
Sponsors of the Welsh Language Fiction Award.
HSJ are award-winning accountants & tax advisors based in Newport, South Wales.
https://hsjaccountants.co.uk
Sponsors of the Welsh Language Creative Non-Fiction Award.
Stori Cymru’s mission is to help every brand in Wales tell their story. They do this through brand films, social media content, photography and more.
https://stori.cymru
Darwin Gray Solicitors
Sponsors of the English Language Children & Young People Award.
Darwin Gray is an award-winning commercial law firm with offices in Bangor and Cardiff, providing tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses.
https://www.darwingray.com
"Catra as an agency notice the little things that make a home special, and their photos tell that story beautifully. They turn the selling process into something personal, meaningful – and even enjoyable."
https://www.catra.cymru
Cwrw Llŷn, in Nefyn on the Llŷn Peninsula, is a small independent brewery producing delicious, characterful and award-winning beers inspired by the people, places and legends of the Llŷn Peninsula.
https://cwrwllyn.cymru/en
