Literary award · since 1982
National Prize for Literature
National literature prize of Cuba (1982-). Established 1982.
About National Prize for Literature
National Prize for Literature (Premio Nacional de Literatura de Cuba) is the national literature prize of Cuba. It has been given annually since 1983 and recognizes those writers who have enriched the legacy of Cuban literature. It has been called "the most important award of its kind" in Cuba. The award is granted by the Instituto Cubano del Libro (Cuban Book Institute part of the Ministry of Culture). The award was founded in 1982 by the Ministerio de Cultura (Ministry of Culture) of the Cuban government.
From the Wikipedia article “National Prize for Literature (Cuba)”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Winning work |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mirta Yáñez | — |
| 2015 | Rogelio Martínez Furé | — |
| 2013 | Reina María Rodríguez | — |
| 2012 | Leonardo Padura | — |
| 2008 | Luis Marré | — |
| 2002 | Lisandro Otero | — |
| 2001 | Nancy Morejón | — |
| 2000 | Antón Arrufat | — |
| 1999 | César López | — |
| 1997 | Carilda Oliver Labra | — |
| 1996 | Pablo Armando Fernández | — |
| 1990 | Fina García Marruz | — |
| 1989 | Roberto Fernández Retamar | — |
| 1988 | Cintio Vitier | — |
| 1988 | Dora Alonso | — |
From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.
Eligibility and entering
Check the official rules of the National Prize for 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.
Sources & data
- Structured data from Wikidata Q1396219 (CC0).
- Summary text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).