Vilenica International Literary Prize
ゔぃれにかこくさいぶんがくしょう
Established in 1986. An international literary prize awarded to writers from Central Europe for outstanding achievements in literature and essays.
- Established
- 1986
- Organizer
- Slovene Writers' Association; Cultural Centre Vilenica
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around September
- Status
- Active
Description
The Vilenica Prize is the main award of the international literary festival established in Slovenia in 1986, recognizing outstanding achievements in literature and essays by writers from Central Europe. Organized by the Slovene Writers' Association and Cultural Centre Vilenica. Winners are selected by a jury, receiving a cash prize (10,000 euros as of 2016) along with benefits such as translation and publication of the winning work into Slovenian. Subsidiary awards include Crystal Vilenica (selected by visiting guests) and Young Vilenica (for young writers). The award ceremony is held in multiple venues starting with the Vilenica Cave, and the festival promotes cultural diversity and tolerance.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize (10,000 euros as of 2016) and translation and publication of the winning work into Slovenian
- Cash Prize
- 10,000 EUR
- Translation and publication of the winning work into Slovenian
- Crystal Vilenica (subsidiary award: small artwork, invitation to Cúirt International Festival)
- Young Vilenica (for young writers: crystal pen, publication in Young Vilenica Almanac, opportunities to participate in international festivals)
- Support from the government (Slovenia), Municipality of Sežana, and private sponsors
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection for the main prize (Vilenica International Literary Prize) | Jury panel consisting of literary experts (selectors) | / | Announced during the festival period; award ceremony mainly held in the Vilenica Cave |
| Selection for Crystal Vilenica (subsidiary award) | Voting/review by festival attendees and guests | / | Announced at festival-related events such as the award ceremony at Štanjel Castle |
| Selection for Young Vilenica (young writers' award) | Judging by Cultural Centre Vilenica | / | Announced during the festival period or by the organizer |
Criteria
- Outstanding achievements in literature and essays (outstanding achievement)
- Contribution to Central European literature and culture
- Activities or works that contribute to promoting cultural diversity, tolerance, and pluralism
Application Tips
Dos
- 本賞は審査員選考のため、推薦やノミネーションの機会を通じて候補に上がることを意識する
- 自身の文学的業績や代表作、翻訳実績を明確に整理して提示する（推薦時の参考資料として有用）
- 中央ヨーロッパの文化的文脈や地域貢献を説明できると評価につながる可能性がある
Don''ts
- 虚偽の経歴や不正確な情報を提供しない
- 一方的な宣伝や応募ガイドラインに従わない提出は避ける
- フェスティバルや主催者の趣旨（文化的多様性や寛容の促進）とかけ離れた主張に固執しない
From Judges
- 作品の質と一貫した業績が最も重視される
- 地域的・文化的貢献やエッセイ性も評価対象となる
- 翻訳や国際的な読者へのアピール可能性も選考時に考慮されることがある
Related Awards
- Cúirt International Festival of Literature (Galway, Ireland) – Invitation for Crystal Vilenica winner
- International Poetry Festival in Limerick (Ireland) – Participation opportunities related to Young Vilenica
- Awards and events related to Slovene Writers' Association
- International literary festivals and awards in the Central European region (opportunities for related exchanges)