Denise Carlyon

Denise Carlyon is the widow of the late Les Carlyon and a key figure in the establishment of the Les Carlyon Literary Prize. She has been involved in the prize's judging process and advocated for its expansion to include established authors, reflecting her commitment to promoting literary contributions related to military history. Recently, she expressed concern over the decision-making process regarding the prize's eligibility rules, particularly in light of the controversies surrounding nominated works.