State Literary Award (Sri Lanka)
ステート・リテラリー・アワード（スリランカ）
Annual literary award in multiple categories sponsored by the Sri Lankan government. Targets works in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
FictionPoetryTranslationsSongsCover designSinhalaTamilEnglish
- Established
- 1959
- Organizer
- Government of Sri Lanka (Department of Cultural Affairs)
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The State Literary Award is an annual group of literary awards conducted by the Sri Lankan government (Ministry of Cultural Affairs / Department of Cultural Affairs), recognizing outstanding works in multiple categories such as fiction, poetry, translations, songs, and cover design. Target languages are Sinhala, Tamil, and English. First awarded in 1959. The Wikipedia article has a note that sources and winner lists are incomplete, so it is recommended to check official sites for details.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Awards and commendations per category (details such as prize money not specified in materials)
Related Awards
- State Literary Award (Poland)
- Other Sri Lankan literary awards
Official Resources
https://www.culturaldept.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=127&lang=enPast Winners
No winner