Literary award · Netherlands · since 1902
Tollensprijs
The Tollens-Fonds ("Tollens foundation)" is a Dutch organization named for poet Hendrik Tollens (1780–1856).
About Tollensprijs
The Tollens-Fonds ("Tollens foundation)" is a Dutch organization named for poet Hendrik Tollens (1780–1856). The organization awards a notable literary prize, the Tollens Prize and till 2008 also the Jacobson Prize.
From the Wikipedia article “Tollens-Fonds”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Winning work |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ellen Deckwitz | — |
| 2015 | Hans Dorrestijn | — |
| 2010 | Paulien Cornelisse | — |
| 2005 | Jules Deelder | — |
| 2000 | Drs. P | — |
| 1993 | Marten Toonder | — |
| 1988 | Koos Schuur | — |
| 1978 | Michel van der Plas | — |
| 1973 | Anton Koolhaas | — |
| 1968 | F.C. Terborgh | — |
| 1963 | Ina Boudier-Bakker | — |
| 1958 | Maria Dermoût | — |
| 1953 | Bertus Aafjes | — |
| 1948 | H.W.J.M. Keuls | — |
From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.
Eligibility and entering
Check the official rules of the Tollensprijs 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 Q3367903 (CC0).
- Summary text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).