Norwegian Academy Prize in memory of Thorleif Dahl

とーるれいふ・だーるきねんのるうぇーあかでみーしょう

An award presented by the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature for literature, poetry, non-fiction written in riksmål, or translations into riksmål.

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Established: 1983
Organizer: Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature (Det Norske Akademi for Sprog og Litteratur)
Category: Research, Translation, and Scholarship
Selection Method: Selection
Target: Professional
Frequency: 1 per year
Status: Active

Description

The Norwegian Academy Prize in memory of Thorleif Dahl is an award presented annually by the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature (Det Norske Akademi for Sprog og Litteratur) for outstanding literary works, poetry, non-fiction written in riksmål, or excellent translations into riksmål. The prize is named in memory of Thorleif Dahl (Thorleif Dahl) and has been set at 100,000 Norwegian kroner since 1991.

Prize

Main Prize: Cash prize and commendation awarded to the winner (honor in literature and translation fields)
Cash Prize: 100,000 NOK

Honor
Recognition as an achievement

Selection

Selection Process

Stage	Judges	Pass Rate	Announcement
Selection and Decision (Academy Committee)	Selection committee of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature	—	Winners are officially announced by the Academy

Selection and Decision (Academy Committee)

Judges Selection committee of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature

Announcement Winners are officially announced by the Academy

Criteria

Literary and linguistic excellence in riksmål
Excellence in expression and content in poetry and non-fiction
Fidelity, stylistic reproduction, and quality of translation into riksmål

Application Tips

Dos

Clearly indicate that the work or translation is in riksmål
Organize and present representative works, achievements, and publication information
For translations, explain comparisons with the original and translation approach
Emphasize linguistic quality (style, vocabulary, expression)

Don''ts

Applying with incomplete materials or insufficient references
Claiming non-compliance with entry conditions (riksmål)
Relying on excessive promotion or unsubstantiated claims

From Judges

Accuracy of language and consistency of style are crucial
Translations should preserve the original spirit while prioritizing natural riksmål expression
Candidates are evaluated on sustained achievements and cultural contributions as well