Veronika Award
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Annual literary award given to the best poetry collection in Slovenian language.
PoetryLiterary awardSlovenian literature
- Established
- 1997
- Organizer
- Municipality of Celje
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Veronika Award was established in 1997 and is organized by the Municipality of Celje. It is a literary award that annually honors the best poetry collection written in Slovenian. The award ceremony is held at the Veronika Festival in Celje Castle, where winners receive a monetary prize. Since 2005, the Poetry Gold Medal (Zlatnik Poezije), which recognizes lifetime contributions to poetry, has also been awarded separately.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Monetary prize for the winning poetry collection (amount not specified)
- Poetry Gold Medal (Zlatnik Poezije) — Lifetime Achievement Award (since 2005)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Selection and Awarding | Selection committee involving Municipality of Celje (official details limited) | — | Announced at Veronika Festival (Celje Castle) |
Final Selection and Awarding
Judges
Selection committee involving Municipality of Celje (official details limited)
Announcement
Announced at Veronika Festival (Celje Castle)
Criteria
- Being a poetry collection written in Slovenian language
- High literary quality
- Contribution to Slovenian poetry, language, and culture
Related Awards
- Poetry Gold Medal (Zlatnik Poezije) — Lifetime Achievement Award related to Veronika Award
- Other Slovenian literary awards (e.g., Prešeren Award)