Literary award · Czech Republic
Josef Škvorecký Award
The Josef Škvorecký Award (Czech language: Cena Josefa Škvoreckého) is an award for the best original prose work of the preceding year.
About Josef Škvorecký Award
The Josef Škvorecký Award (Czech language: Cena Josefa Škvoreckého) is an award for the best original prose work of the preceding year. The award is named after the Czech-Canadian writer and publisher Josef Škvorecký. The prize was first awarded in 2007.
From the Wikipedia article “Josef Škvorecký Award”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Winning work |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zuzana Brabcová | — |
| 2014 | Martin Reiner | — |
| 2013 | Jakuba Katalpa | — |
| 2012 | Kateřina Tučková | None |
| 2009 | Tomáš Zmeškal | — |
| 2008 | Petra Hůlová | — |
From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.
Eligibility and entering
Check the official rules of the Josef Škvorecký Award for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.
If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.
Sources & data
- Structured data from Wikidata Q11722787 (CC0).
- Summary text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).