ABA announces 2018 Vic, NSW reps of the year

Friday, 16 November 2018 Books+Publishing

Mandy Wildsmith from Hardie Grant Books has been named Victorian Rep of the Year by the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA), while Simon Rannard from Penguin Random House (PRH) has been named NSW/ACT Rep of the Year.

The ABA announced the winners at its annual booksellers and publishers Christmas parties, which were held on 12 November in Victoria and 14 November in NSW.

Honourable mentions for Victorian Rep of the Year were awarded to two PRH reps: Anthony Pizzinga and Gavin Burbidge.

Honourable mentions for NSW Rep of the Year were awarded to Jane Kembrey from NewSouth Books and PRH rep Geoff Matthews.

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