i have been recognised by a variety of literary awards in australia. these include:

2026

Barbara Hanrahan Fellowship – South Australian Literary Awards – ‘Paradise Court’ – shortlisted

2026 South Australian Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction – ‘Eggshell’ – shortlisted

The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize – shortlisted

2024

AAWP/Spineless Wonders Novella Prize – won

Kat Muscat Fellowship – shortlisted

2023
Richell Prize for Emerging Writers – shortlisted

20/40 Prize for Novella Writing (Finlay Lloyd) – shortlisted

2022
Deborah Cass Prize – shortlisted

University of Queensland Press Mentorship Prize – shortlisted

2019
Deakin University Non-Fiction Prize in partnership with Express Media for memoir ‘Let’s Eat食飯!‘ – won

Judge’s report:

Let’s Eat食飯! is marked by an original voice that’s funny, touching and charming. Drawing together elements of Chinese, Hong Kong and Australian culture, the result is a compelling and wildly entertaining family story. I can’t wait to see what Olivia writes next – Julia Carlomango