She granted the New Zealand Society of Authors funds to ' assist people aged 35 yrs and over to embark upon or further a literary career ' .
The award is named after Lilian Ida Smith , a music teacher from Whanganui .
Lilian Ida Smith granted the New Zealand Society of Authors funds to ' assist people aged 35 yrs and over to embark upon or further a literary career ' .
The award is named after Lilian Ida Smith , a music teacher from Whanganui .