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Nienke van Hichtum-prijs (Nienke van Hichtum Prize)

にえんけ・ふぁん・ひくとぅむしょう

A biennial literary award presented to Dutch children's literature. Organized by Jan Campert-Stichting, established in 1964.

Children's literatureDutch literary award
Established
1964
Organizer
Jan Campert-Stichting (Jan Campert Foundation)
Category
Children's Literature, Fairy Tales, and Picture Books
Selection Method
Recommendation
Target
Professional
Frequency
2 per year
Status
Active

Description

The Nienke van Hichtum-prijs is a literary award given to Dutch children's literature works, operated by Jan Campert-Stichting (Jan Campert Foundation). The award was established in 1964, and winners receive €6,000 in prize money. It is held biennially, with past winners ranging from Gertie Evenhuis (1964) to Tjibbe Veldkamp (2023). Annet Schaap's 2017 win for "Lampje" is notable as a debut work recipient.

Prize

Main Prize
Prize money (€6,000)
Cash Prize
6,000 EUR

Selection

Selection Process

Candidate selection
Judges Selection committee appointed by Jan Campert-Stichting
Final selection and decision
Judges Selection committee makes the final decision on the winning work
Announcement Announced on official website (Literatuurmuseum / Jan Campert-Stichting etc.) and related announcements

Criteria

  • Literary value and expressiveness as children's literature
  • Originality and novelty of themes
  • Suitability and influence for target readers (age group)

Official Resources

https://literatuurmuseum.nl/nl/literatuurprijzen/nienke-van-hichtum-prijs

Past Winners

Edition 30 (2023)
Tjibbe Veldkamp Winner
Edition 29 (2021)
Erna Sassen Winner
Edition 28 (2019)
Gideon Samson Winner
Edition 27 (2017)
Annet Schaap Winner
Edition 26 (2015)
Anna Woltz Winner
Edition 25 (2013)
Jan Paul Schutten Winner
Edition 24 (2011)
Benny Lindelauf Winner
Edition 23 (2009)
Els Beerten Winner
Edition 22 (2007)
Margriet Heymans Winner
Edition 21 (2005)
Bart Moeyaert Winner
Edition 20 (2003)
Peter van Gestel ぴーたー ふぁん げすてる Winner
Edition 19 (2001)
Ted van Lieshout てっど ふぁん りーすはうと Winner
Edition 18 (1999)
Eva Gerlach えば へるらっは Winner
Edition 17 (1997)
Rita Verschuur りた ふぇるすふーる Winner
Edition 16 (1995)
Veronica Hazelhoff べろにか はぜるほふ Winner
Edition 15 (1993, held 2 times in year)
Margriet Heymans まるぐりーと へいまんす Winner
Annemie Heymans あんねみー へいまんす Winner
Edition 14 (1993)
Margriet Heymans まるぐりーと へいまんす Winner
Annemie Heymans あんねみー へいまんす Winner
Edition 13 (1991)
Mensje van Keulen めんしぇ ふぁん くーれん Winner
Edition 12 (1989)
Ienne Biemans いえんね びーまんす Winner
Edition 11 (1987)
Peter van Gestel ぴーたー ふぁん げすてる Winner
Edition 10 (1985)
Willem Wilmink Winner
Edition 9 (1983)
Imme Dros Winner
Edition 8 (1981)
Sonia Garmers Winner
Edition 7 (1979)
Henk Barnard Winner
Edition 6 (1977)
Wim Hofman Winner
Edition 5 (1975)
Miep Diekmann Winner
Edition 4 (1973)
Paul Biegel Winner
Edition 3 (1972)
Jaap ter Haar Winner
Edition 2 (1971)
Tonke Dragt Winner
Edition 1 (1964)
Gertie Evenhuis Winner