The Ugandan writer beat contenders from around the world to win the £5,000 award for Let's Tell This Story Properly, in which a Ugandan woman, Nnam, living in Manchester, finds her husband has "died in the bathroom with his pants down.
Jacobson, who beat contenders including double winner Peter Carey, received the £50,000 prize at London's Guildhall.
The Boomers (Australians love giving their national teams nicknames) made an impressive tournament debut, beating medal contenders France comfortably with Andrew Bogut in imposing form, with the Opals also recording an impressive first up win over Brazil.
Austria are now leading their race for second place in the group after beating other contenders Sweden 2-1 in Vienna on Friday night.
He showed much of his old form, beating all contenders except Nadal in straight sets.
Last year, the trophy was awarded to Mumford & Sons for their album "Babel," beating out contenders such as The Black Keys' "El Camino" and fun.'s "Some Nights".
More off-beat contenders came from the Green Party, the Rainbow Ark Voters Association, the Captain Rizz Rainbow Connection, the Scallywag Rainbow Party, and the Natural Law Party.
He proved he's worthy by beating another contender, Devon Alexander, in December.
Mr. Draxl beat three contenders, none so young.
She beat other contenders for the highly prized job, including Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton and ex-Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz.
