Awards
Discover the main literary awards
Premio Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
Spanish award that recognizes the work of authors who have distinguished themselves in the field of humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on research and dissemination of thought.
Premio Casa de América de Poesía Americana
Poetry award celebrating lyrical production in Spanish from the Americas, promoting cultural exchange and the dissemination of contemporary poetry.
Premio Jaume Fuster
Literary award given to works written in Catalan, recognizing excellence in contemporary Catalan literature. It highlights authors and works that contribute to the vitality and dissemination of the Catalan language and culture.
Premio de la Crítica (Poesía euskera)
Spanish literary award that annually distinguishes the best works of poetry in the Basque language (Euskera). It is one of the most prestigious awards for Basque literature, promoting its dissemination and recognition.
Premio Formentor de las Letras
Prestigious Spanish literary award, granted to fiction and essay works that stand out for their literary quality and contribution to culture.
Premio Fastenrath
Spanish literary award granted by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, recognizing works of exceptional literary merit, with a particular emphasis on poetry and prose.
Premio Boscán de Poesía
Spanish poetry prize honoring the poet Joan Boscà, promoting poetic creation in Spanish and Catalan languages.
Academy of American Poets Fellowship
Annual award granted to American poets with an exceptional publication history. Recognizes excellence and impact on American poetry.
Georg Büchner Preis
The Georg Büchner Prize is one of Germany's most prestigious literary awards, presented annually to authors writing in German for works that stand out for their artistic quality and cultural relevance. It is considered a mark of excellence in contemporary literature.
Jerusalem Prize for the Freedom of the Individual in Society
International award granted to writers whose work reflects and promotes the idea of individual freedom in society.
Neustadt International Prize for Literature
The Neustadt International Prize for Literature is one of the world's most prestigious literary awards, recognizing living authors for a significant and complete body of work, with a focus on world literature.
National Book Awards
The National Book Awards are one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, celebrating excellence in American literature across various categories.
Petrarca Preis
The Petrarca Prize is a prestigious German literary award, given annually to authors who stand out for their poetic or narrative work, with an emphasis on literary quality and contribution to European culture.
Frost Medal
Poetry award given by the Poetry Society of America, recognizing a poetic work or body of work by an American poet.
Premio letterario internazionale Viareggio Rèpaci
One of the most prestigious Italian literary awards, it distinguishes works of fiction, poetry, essay, and debut narrative, with a strong emphasis on literary quality and cultural contribution.
Prémio José Craveirinha de Literatura
The José Craveirinha Literature Prize is a prestigious award in Mozambique, recognizing excellent literary works in Portuguese, with a focus on Mozambican authors. It celebrates the country's rich literary heritage and the iconic figure of José Craveirinha.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
American literary award celebrating works that address issues of racism and social justice, promoting human understanding.
National Book Award for Poetry
American literary award for poetry, awarded annually by the National Book Foundation. Recognizes excellence in American literature.
Grand prix de Poésie de l'Académie française
The Grand Prix de Poésie of the Académie française is one of the most prestigious French literary awards, annually distinguishing a poet for their complete works.
Griffin Lifetime Recognition
Canadian award recognizing a poet's lifetime work, celebrating their lasting contribution to poetry.
Bridges of Struga Laureates
The 'Bridges of Struga' award is an international literary distinction that celebrates poetry and translation, promoting cultural exchange and understanding between different nations.
Wallace Stevens Award
Biennial award presented by the Academy of American Poets to a renowned poet who has demonstrated exceptional merit and significant contribution to American poetry.
United States Poet Laureate
The Poet Laureate of the United States is a title appointed by the Librarian of Congress. The laureate serves as a national ambassador for poetry.
Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry
The Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry is one of the world's most prestigious poetry awards, presented annually as part of the Struga Poetry Evenings festival in North Macedonia.
Montreal International Poetry Prize
The Montreal International Poetry Prize is a prestigious award that celebrates excellence in poetry worldwide, promoting diversity of poetic voices and styles.
National Poetry Competition
The National Poetry Competition is one of the UK's most prestigious poetry awards, organized by the Poetry Society. It is aimed at emerging and established poets, celebrating the diversity and vitality of contemporary poetry.
T.S. Eliot Prize
The T.S. Eliot Prize is one of the UK's most prestigious literary awards, dedicated exclusively to poetry. It recognizes excellence in contemporary poetry published in the UK and Ireland.
Griffin Poetry Prize
One of the world's most prestigious poetry awards, with a significant monetary value, celebrating excellence in English-language poetry published by both Canadian and international authors.
Grand Prix de Poésie de l'Académie française
The Grand Prix de Poésie of the Académie française is one of the most prestigious French literary awards, annually distinguishing a poet for their complete work or for a specific work of great merit.
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Recognizes excellence in poetry published by American authors in the previous year. It is one of the most prestigious awards in United States literature, celebrating the art and impact of poetry.
Grand prix national de la poésie
The Grand Prix National de la Poésie is one of the most prestigious French literary awards, dedicated to celebrating excellence in poetry, recognizing authors for the entirety of their poetic work.
Grand prix de littérature de l'Académie française
The Grand Prix de Littérature of the Académie française is one of the most prestigious French literary awards, annually distinguishing a work of fiction or non-fiction that demonstrates literary excellence and a significant contribution to the French language.
Forward Prizes for Poetry
The Forward Prizes for Poetry are one of the UK's most prestigious literary awards, celebrating excellence in contemporary English-language poetry, with a particular focus on poets from the UK and Ireland.
Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry
Gold medal awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom to a poet for a notable work or a life dedicated to poetry.
Austrian State Prize for European Literature
Austrian state prize recognizing excellence in European literature, honoring authors for their complete body of work and contribution to European cultural dialogue.
Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize
The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize is one of the most prestigious poetry awards in the United States, recognizing the work of living poets with a significant impact on American literature.
Eric Gregory Award
Society of Authors' annual prize for British poets under 30, recognizing merit and promise in poetry.
Jackson Poetry Prize
Annual award granted to American poets with a notable and promising body of work, recognizing excellence and impact in contemporary U.S. poetry.
Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award
The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award is one of the most prestigious poetry awards in the United States, recognizing works of excellence and lasting impact on contemporary poetry.
Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry
The Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Poetry is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, recognizing excellence in poetry published annually.
National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry
American literary award granted by the National Book Critics Circle to works of poetry published in the United States, recognizing excellence and impact on contemporary literature.
National Poetry Series
Annual award in the US that publishes five poetry collections by emerging and established authors, selected by renowned poets.
Walt Whitman Award
Poetry award granted to emerging poets who published their first book. Focuses on innovation and unique voice.
Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry
The Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry is a prestigious American literary award that celebrates excellence in poetry, recognizing works published in the United States.
Shelley Memorial Award
Annual award granted by the Poetry Society of America to American poets who demonstrate excellence and originality in their work, honoring the legacy of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Windham–Campbell Literature Prize
International literary award granted by Yale University, recognizing and supporting fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry writers with significant monetary prizes.
Yale Series of Younger Poets
One of the most prestigious poetry awards in the US, focused on discovering and publishing new poetic talents. The winner receives publication by Yale University Press and a monetary prize.
PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry
PEN America's annual award celebrating excellence in poetry, honoring an American poet with a distinguished body of work and a unique, impactful voice. The award is accompanied by a significant monetary value.
Gottfried Keller Preis
A prestigious Swiss literary prize awarded to authors who contribute significantly to German-language literature, focusing on tradition and innovation.
Ted Hughes Award
Annual award for poetry, recognizing works that expand the boundaries of form and content, celebrating innovation and diversity in contemporary poetry.
Poetry London Prize
The Poetry London Prize is an annual UK literary award that celebrates excellence in contemporary poetry, recognizing both established and emerging poets.
OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature
The OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature celebrates excellence in Caribbean writing, awarding works published in English, French, Creole, or Spanish that reflect the region's cultural diversity and richness. It recognizes emerging and established authors.
Kate Tufts Discovery Award
American literary award that recognizes a poetry book published in the previous year by an author who has not yet published a poetry book. It focuses on discovering new poetic talents.
Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry
Australian literary award for poetry, part of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, recognizing works of poetic excellence and cultural impact in Australia.
Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize
American literary award that celebrates excellence in poetry, distinguishing works that demonstrate depth, originality, and lasting impact on the literary landscape.
James Laughlin Award
Annual award given to emerging American poets for their published work.
Cave Canem Poetry Prize
The Cave Canem Poetry Prize is an American literary award that celebrates and promotes poetry, distinguishing unpublished poetry collections from emerging and established authors. The prize is managed by the Cave Canem Foundation.
Prix Goncourt de la poésie
French award that annually distinguishes a poetic work published in the previous year, with the aim of promoting poetry and its authors.
Bridport Prize
The Bridport Prize is a prestigious international literary award that celebrates creative writing across various categories, including poetry, short stories, and novels. Recognized for its quality and global reach, it attracts writers from all over the world.
T. S. Eliot Prize (Truman State University)
Literary award granted by Truman State University, focusing on poetry, recognizing works of exceptional merit and lasting impact on contemporary literature.