Established

1979

Organizer

S.E.A. Write Award Executive Committee (Initiated by: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; Supported by: corporate sponsors such as Thai Airways; Under the patronage of the Thai Royal Family)

Category

Poetry and Contemporary Poetry

Selection Method

Recommendation

Target

Professional

Frequency

1 per year

Announcement Period

around October–November

Status

Active

Description

The S.E.A. Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award) was established in 1979 and is awarded annually to writers and poets from ASEAN member countries. Winners are selected from each country, either for specific works or for lifetime achievements. The award ceremony is mainly held in Bangkok, often attended by members of the Thai royal family. Eligible genres include poetry, short and long fiction, plays, folklore, academic and religious works, among others. In some years, the ceremony may be postponed or rescheduled.

Prize

Main Prize

Honor of winning (recognition at the ceremony, trophy/plaque, etc.)

• Invitation to the award ceremony (Bangkok)
• Opportunities for speeches and appearances

Selection

Application Tips

Related Awards

• Asian literary awards
• Thai literary awards
• National literary awards in each country, invitations to international literary festivals, etc.

Official Resources

Past Winners