| BBC National Short Story Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best short story by a UK national or resident |
| Sponsored by | BBC Radio 4 with Cambridge University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | BBC (formerly National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) |
| Formerly called | National Short Story Award (2006–2007) |
| First awarded | 2006 |
| Currently held by | Comorbidities, Naomi Wood (2023) |
| Website | BBC National Short Story Award |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BBC Radio 4 |
The BBC National Short Story Award (known as the National Short Story Award in 2006 and 2007) has been described as "one of the most prestigious [awards] for a single short story"[1] and the richest prize in the world for a single short story. It is an annual short story contest in the United Kingdom which is open to UK residents and nationals. As of 2017, the winner receives £15,000 and four shortlisted writers receive £600 each.