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(CWA) for first books by previously unpublished writers. It is given in memory of CWA founder

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and was previously known as the John Creasey Memorial Award. Publisher Chivers Press was the sponsor from the award's introduction in 1973 to 2002.

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was the sponsor in 2003.

Winners

References

External links

*{{Official website, https://thecwa.co.uk/

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First book awards 1973 establishments in the United Kingdom Awards established in 1973