Translation awards acknowledge translator’s contribution to literary culture and offer visibility for their profession among publishers and readers. Browse awards here.
The Literary Award of the PEN Club Portuguese is sponsored by the Directorate-General for Books, Archives and Libraries (DGLAB) for Poetry, Essay, Narrative and Translation. Eligible candidates can be Portuguese or foreign writers, with works in Portuguese or Mirandese. Foreign applicants must be members of the PEN. It is splitted into four categories: Poetry, Essay, Narrative and Translation.
Established in 1986 by the Portuguese Association of Translators, the International Grand Prize of Literary Translation is awarded each year to honor an outstanding literary translation into Portuguese published in the previous year.
The D. Dinis Award was created to recognize individuals who have made important contributions to Portuguese literature, in particular upholding the legacy of King Dinis, who valued language and culture. The D. Diniz Award is typically presented to works that promote the Portuguese language, culture, and historical heritage. The monetary value of the award varies from year to year.
