Literary award · Norway · since 1982

Nynorsk Literature Prize

Annual prize in Norway. Established 1982.

About Nynorsk Literature Prize

The Nynorsk Literature Prize is awarded annually by Noregs Mållag, Det Norske Teatret and Det Norske Samlaget for the best book in either Nynorsk or dialect. The award is presented for the best novel, poetry, novellas, or drama in the past year.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2025Gunnhild Øyehaug—
2023Edvard Hoem—
2022Brynjulf Jung Tjønn—
2021Tore Renberg—
2017Olaug Nilssen—
2016Ruth Lillegraven—
2013Sigrun Slapgard—
2012Lars Amund Vaage—
2011Marit Eikemo—
2010Jan Roar Leikvoll—
2009Kjartan Fløgstad—
2008Gunnhild Øyehaug—
2007Frode Grytten—
2006Eilev Groven Myhren—
2005Øyvind Vågnes—

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

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Nynorsk Literature Prize 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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