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The Danish Academy is an independent institution whose purpose is to promote Danish language and culture especially concerning literature. The Academy awards a Literary Prize endowed with 300,000 DKK. The Den Store Pris is considered the country’s most distinguished recognition of an authorship.
DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) is Danmark’s oldest and largest electronic enterprise with the core task of contributing to Danish culture and strengthening communities in Denmark. The DR Novel Prize has been awarded since 1999. Novels by Danish writers are nominated by an editorial team from the Danish radio station DR P2. The presentation of the award, which is endowed with 25,000 DKK, will also be broadcast on radio.
Since 1993, the best fiction debut of the year has been voted at Bogforum. With the award, Bogforum wants to raise awareness of strong, new names in Danish literature. In addition to a financial incentive of DKK 50,000 to continue the authorship, the prize also attracts extra attention from the press, bookstores and readers, which can help a promising authorship further.
De Gyldne Laurbær is a Danish literary prize annually awarded in March by the Boghandlerklubben (Danish Booksellers’ Club) in the field of fiction since 1949. The winner is determined by postal vote by the affiliated Danish Booksellers. The prize is currently endowed with 10,000 DKK and a book gift worth 2,500 DKK.
