Literary award · Spain · since 2017

National Prize for Asturian Literature

Literary award. Established 2017 in Spain.

About National Prize for Asturian Literature

The National Prize for Asturian Literature is a literary award given by the Academy of the Asturian Language every three years to writers who are most known for their literary career in the Asturian language. The prize cannot be shared between more than one author nor cannot it be awarded posthumously. It was first awarded in 2017. The jury that awards the prize is formed by the President of the Academy of the Asturian Language, three of the academy's members, a representative from the Asturian Government's Department of Education and Culture, and two specialists in Asturian literature who are well recognized in the academic world. The prize includes an award of 3000 euros, a distinctive medallion designed by the sculptor Adolfo Manzano and the publication of a small anthology that is representative of the author's literary output.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2023Lourdes Álvarez García—
2020Xuan Xosé Sánchez Vicente—
2017Xuan Bello—
—Berta Piñán—

From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the National Prize for Asturian Literature 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.

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