PEN/Malamud Award (PEN/Bernard and Ann Malamud Award)
ぺん/まらまっどしょう
Annual award hosted by PEN/Faulkner Foundation honoring excellence in the art of the short story.
Short storyLiterary awardAmerican literary award
- Established
- 1988
- Organizer
- PEN/Faulkner Foundation
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The PEN/Bernard and Ann Malamud Award (commonly known as PEN/Malamud Award) honors "excellence in the art of the short story" and is awarded annually by the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. The selection committee is composed of PEN/Faulkner board members. Established in 1988 and sponsored by International PEN. Winners are announced through official announcements and press releases.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary award (honoring excellence in the art of the short story)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection (committee) | Selection committee composed of PEN/Faulkner Foundation board members | — | Selection results are announced on the PEN/Faulkner official website and via press releases |
| Winner announcement and award presentation | — | Winners are announced on the official website and in the media. Award ceremonies or related events may be held. |
Selection (committee)
Judges
Selection committee composed of PEN/Faulkner Foundation board members
Announcement
Selection results are announced on the PEN/Faulkner official website and via press releases
Winner announcement and award presentation
Judges
Announcement
Winners are announced on the official website and in the media. Award ceremonies or related events may be held.
Criteria
- Literary perfection and artistry as a short story
- Outstanding contributions or achievements to short stories
- Narrative technique, depth of themes, originality of expression
Application Tips
Dos
- Check the official website for award and nomination procedures and announcements
- Prepare a collection of completed short stories (or body of work as a writer)
- Read past winners' works to learn short story techniques and trends
Don''ts
- Do not submit independently ignoring official methods or calls for entries (often no open call)
- Do not submit without following application requirements or format
From Judges
- Often emphasize tight structure and clarity of narrative in short stories, along with unique perspectives
- Technical mastery of the work and thematic consistency are highly valued
Related Awards
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
- O. Henry Award
- The Story Prize
- PEN/Hemingway Award