Eugène Marais Prize
ゆじぇーぬ・まれいすしょう
South African literary award targeting early publications (debut/early works) in Afrikaans.
Literary awardDebut AwardAfrikaans Literature
- Established
- 1961
- Organizer
- Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around April–May
- Status
- Active
Description
The Eugène Marais Prize is a South African literary award presented by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns for early or debut publications in Afrikaans. Renamed in 1971 after poet and researcher Eugène Marais. No genre restrictions; targets only works published in the previous calendar year. Authors can receive this award only once. As of 2009, the prize money was R22,000, sponsored by ABSA and Rapport. Winners are typically announced via Akademie press releases, etc.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Winners receive prize money and recognition from the Akademie (prize money as of 2009: R22,000).
- Cash Prize
- 22,000 ZAR
- Sponsor (as of 2009): ABSA
- Sponsor (as of 2009): Rapport
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Check and Candidate Selection | Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie selection committee (candidate selection) | — | Candidates selected internally |
| Final Judging | Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie final judging committee | — | Announced via Akademie's official press release and media |
Eligibility Check and Candidate Selection
Judges
Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie selection committee (candidate selection)
Announcement
Candidates selected internally
Final Judging
Judges
Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie final judging committee
Announcement
Announced via Akademie's official press release and media
Criteria
- The work is written in Afrikaans
- The target work was published in the previous calendar year
- Debut or early publication (newcomer status)
- The author has not previously won this award (once only)
- No genre restrictions, but literary quality and contribution are emphasized
Application Tips
Dos
- アフリカーンス語で書かれた作品であることを確認する
- 応募対象が「前カレンダー年」に刊行された作品であることを明記・確認する
- デビュー／初期刊行である点（新人性）を明確にする
- 出版社情報・刊行日・ISBNなど確認可能な情報を添付する
- 作品の校正・完成度を高め、言語表現を整える
- Akademieの応募要項や提出方法がある場合はそれに従う
Don''ts
- 前年以外に刊行された作品を応募しない
- 過去に本賞を受賞した作者の作品を応募しない
- 刊行日や版情報が不明確なまま提出しない
- 規定外の形式や規定に従わない提出は避ける
From Judges
- オリジナリティとアフリカーンス語文学への貢献を重視します
- 言語表現の洗練さと作品の完成度を評価します
- ジャンルは問わないが、刊行時期と新人性の確認を厳格に行います
- 明確な出版情報（出版社・刊行日・ISBN等）が評価時に重要です
Related Awards
- SA Akademiepryse (other awards from the same academy's departments)
- Hertzog Prize (South African literary award)
- Other South African literary awards (regional/language-specific debut awards)
Official Resources
https://www.akademie.co.zaPast Winners
Johann Botha
Winner
Jaco Fouché
Winner
E.W.S. Hammond
Winner
Johan Myburg
Winner
Mark Behr
Winner
Riana Scheepers
Winner
Louis Krüger
Winner
Annesu de Vos
Winner
Petra Müller
Winner
J.C. Steyn
Winner
P.J. Haasbroek
Winner
Leon Strydom
Winner
Antjie Krog
Winner
Lina Spies
Winner