Translation awards acknowledge translator’s contribution to literary culture and offer visibility for their profession among publishers and readers. Browse awards here.
Every year, the AOSS (Association of Slovak Writers’ Organizations) awards the Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava Award to a foreign translator of Slovak literature into foreign language. The jury selects translators who embody the idea that translators of Slovak literature into foreign languages are ambassadors of Slovak literature abroad.
Established in 1967, the Jána Hollého Prize is awarded by the Slovak Literary Fund’s Committee of the Section for Artistic Translation at the Faculty of Arts. This is the highest award given to translated works in the field of Slovak creative literature. The award is given in two main categories: translation of prose, drama, and artistic essays, and translation of poetry and drama. Both categories will receive a certificate and a cash prize of up to 1,200 EUR.
The Slovak Literary Fund’s Committee of the Section for Artistic Translation has been awarding the Blahoslav Heček Lifetime Achievement Award since 2016. Its purpose is to recognize the achievements of artistic translators who have reached 65 years of age. The Award consists of a diploma, a commemorative plaque from the the Literary Fund and a financial reward of 1,000 EUR.
The Mateja Bella Prize, established by the Slovak Literary Fund’s Committee of the Section for Scientific and Professional Translation, recognizes translations of scientific or professional works. The goal is to encourage the translation of works of content and linguistic value that make a significant contribution to the development of the corresponding scientific field. The awards in each category include cash prizes of approximately 1,000 EUR.
