The Katherine Mansfield Prize is an annual literary award established to honor the legacy of the renowned writer Katherine Mansfield. It recognizes outstanding short stories by emerging writers, encouraging creativity and innovation in the genre. The prize aims to promote new voices in literature and celebrate the art of storytelling. Winners of the prize receive a monetary award and the opportunity for their work to be published, providing valuable exposure. The competition is open to writers from various backgrounds, fostering diversity in literature and supporting the development of new talent in the literary community.