Thomas Pringle Award
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An annual literary award by the English Academy of South Africa for works published in newspapers, periodicals, and journals.
Book/Play/Film/TV reviewLiterary article or substantial book reviewArticle on English educationShort story or one-act playPoetry
- Established
- 1962
- Organizer
- English Academy of South Africa
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Thomas Pringle Award is a South African literary award given annually for works published in newspapers, periodicals, and journals. Award categories rotate in sequence, including book reviews (books/plays/films/TV reviews), literary articles or substantial book reviews, articles on English education, short stories or one-act plays, and poetry. The award is named after Thomas Pringle and administered and presented by the English Academy of South Africa.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Awarded by the English Academy of South Africa; monetary prize not specified in source.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility / submission | Published works in newspapers, periodicals or journals are eligible; specific submission/nomination details not specified in source. | — | — |
| Final selection | Panel/committee appointed by the English Academy of South Africa | — | Winners announced by the English Academy (website/announcements) |
Eligibility / submission
Judges
Published works in newspapers, periodicals or journals are eligible; specific submission/nomination details not specified in source.
Final selection
Judges
Panel/committee appointed by the English Academy of South Africa
Announcement
Winners announced by the English Academy (website/announcements)
Criteria
- Published in newspapers, periodicals, or journals (eligible publication media)
- Literary merit and technical excellence
- Suitability to the category (reviews, literary articles, education articles, short stories/one-act plays, poetry)
- Originality and conception
Application Tips
Dos
- Submit published works (publication in newspapers, periodicals, or journals is a prerequisite)
- Check application requirements and deadlines on the English Academy's official page
- Clearly indicate source information such as publication name and publication date
- Adhere to the format and length appropriate for the category
Don''ts
- Do not submit only unpublished works (publication is required)
- Do not omit publication name or publication date information
- Do not submit in a format that violates the application requirements
From Judges
- Being a published work and its literary quality are important judging points
- Emphasizes clear and precise writing, and originality
- Judging is conducted by the English Academy's committee, so follow the official guidelines
Related Awards
- Olive Schreiner Prize
- Percy FitzPatrick Award
- Sol Plaatje Prize for Translation
Official Resources
https://englishacademy.co.za/awards-and-prizes/Past Winners
Gareth Cornwell
Winner
Anthony Akeman
Winner
Elizabeth Pretorius
Winner
Beverly Rycroft
Winner
W H Bizley
Winner
Peter Michael
Winner
Brian Cheadle
Winner
Arthur Maimane
Winner
Robert Greig
Winner
Anthony Delius
Winner