Grand Prix of Literary Associations

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International literary award established in Cameroon in 2013. Awarded in English, French, Spanish (and some African languages) to works recommended by authors and literary associations.

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Established: 2013
Organizer: GPLA Team（Grand Prix of Literary Associations） — in partnership with Brasseries du Cameroun; sponsor: Castel Beer
Category: Research, Translation, and Scholarship
Selection Method: Open call / Recommendation
Target: Open
Frequency: 1 per year
Status: Active

Description

Grand Prix of Literary Associations (GPLA) was established in Cameroon in 2013 and is operated in partnership with Brasseries du Cameroun, with sponsorship from Castel Beer. It is primarily awarded in Research and Belles-Lettres categories, requiring recommendation from literary associations or cultural clubs. The selection process involves pre-selection by Presort Commission (preliminary readers) → shortlist submission → final selection by at least 9 jurors. Accepted languages include English, French, Spanish, and some African languages; self-published works are eligible with association recommendation. Winners receive approximately 1,000 USD in prize money and media promotion, with related events (GPLA Essay Contest, GPLA Student Day, etc.) also held.

Prize

Main Prize: Winners are provided with approximately 1,000 USD in prize money and media promotion.
Cash Prize: 1,000 USD

Media promotion (publicity support)
Participation in GPLA-related events (essay contest, student events, etc.)
Special prizes (Grand prix de la mémoire, Grand Prix des Mécènes, Asso-Prize, etc.)

Selection

Selection Process

Stage	Judges	Pass Rate	Announcement
Pre-selection (Presort Commission)	Presort Commission (GPLA team readers and representatives from previous winning associations, etc.)	Varies by edition (e.g., GPLA 2016 shortlist: 9 works from over 100 submissions, about 9%)	The shortlist selected by Presort Commission is announced through official channels and media, and submitted to the Jury
Final selection (Jury)	Jury (at least 9 judges)	1 winner per category from the shortlist (e.g., total of 2 winners from 9 shortlisted works in Research and Belles-Lettres categories)	Officially announced through the award ceremony and press releases. Winning works receive media promotion
Special prizes selection	Organizing committee and Jury (selection methods vary by category and year)	Varies by target and year	Special prizes are announced at the award ceremony or related events

Pre-selection (Presort Commission)

Judges Presort Commission (GPLA team readers and representatives from previous winning associations, etc.)

Pass Rate Varies by edition (e.g., GPLA 2016 shortlist: 9 works from over 100 submissions, about 9%)

Announcement The shortlist selected by Presort Commission is announced through official channels and media, and submitted to the Jury

Final selection (Jury)

Judges Jury (at least 9 judges)

Pass Rate 1 winner per category from the shortlist (e.g., total of 2 winners from 9 shortlisted works in Research and Belles-Lettres categories)

Announcement Officially announced through the award ceremony and press releases. Winning works receive media promotion

Special prizes selection

Judges Organizing committee and Jury (selection methods vary by category and year)

Pass Rate Varies by target and year

Announcement Special prizes are announced at the award ceremony or related events

Criteria

Research and Belles-Lettres target new publications within 18 months of issue (follow each edition's regulations)
Works require recommendation from a literary association or cultural club
Languages: English, French, Spanish, and some African languages
Self-published works are eligible if recommended by an association
Judging comprehensively evaluates literary quality, research value, originality, cultural contribution, etc.
Winners cannot apply to the next edition (however, the same author may win up to 3 times total)