Australian Plays Transform (APT) and Perpetual Limited, as Trustee, are thrilled to announce Shahnee Hunter as the winner of The Max Afford Playwrights’ Award for 2026. Hunter’s winning play, She Is Not Alone, was selected unanimously by the Award panel. The Max Afford Playwrights’ Award is worth $33,000. Hunter will receive a $15,500 cash prize as well as a creative development