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The end of each [[Vilenica International Writers’ Gathering]] is marked by the announcement of the Vilenica International Literary Award, which comprises the Vilenica Grand Prix, the Young Vilenica International Literary Award and various other minor awards. In 2006 Miodrag Pavlović joined the ranks of distinguished past Vilenica laureates such as Ilma Rakusa, Karl-Markus Gauss, Peter Handke, Peter Esterhazy, Milan Kundera, Erica Pedretti, Ana Blandiana and Mirko Kovač.
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The culmination of the proceedings of the [[Vilenica International Writers’ Gathering|Vilenica Internation Literary Festival]] is the announcement of the winners of three Vilenica awards, namely the Vilenica International Literary Prize, Crystal Vilenica and Young Vilenica.
 
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The Grand Prix is worth around € 6,200 and every Vilenica laureate is afforded the honour of planting a linden tree.
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==Vilenica International Literary Prize==
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The most prestigious Vilenica accolade is the Vilenica International Literary Prize presented for outstanding achievement in literature or essay writing by a Central European author. The winning author is selected by a jury consisting of prominent writers, translators, university professors and essayists. The award ceremony is held in the Vilenica cave, along with a rich cultural programme. The work of the winner is translated and published by [[Cankarjeva Publishing House Ltd|Cankarjeva Založba Publishing House]] and presented at the next [[Vilenica International Writers’ Gathering|Vilenica Festival]]. Ilma Rakusa, Karl-Markus Gauss, Peter Handke, Peter Esterhazy, Milan Kundera, Claudio Magris and Mircea Cărtărescu are but a few members of the Vilenica laureates club.
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==Crystal Vilenica==
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The Crystal Vilenica is awarded to an author whose work is included in the ''Vilenica Almanac'' and who appears at one of the literary readings during the festival. The winner is selected by an international jury composed of notable Vilenica festival guests. The award, a statuette made by academic painter [[Peter Abram]], is presented at a literary evening at the Štanjel castle. The winner is given an opportunity to appear at the literary festival Cúirt in Galway, Ireland. Previous year’s winner of the Poetry Slam Award presented during the festival in Galway is likewise hosted at the Vilenica festival. Some of the award recipients are: Dubravka Ugrešić, [[Mojca Kumerdej]], Luljeta Lleshanaku.
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==Young Vilenica Award==
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The international children literary award Young Vilenica was established in 2000 by [[KUD Vilenica Art Society|KD Vilenica]] Sežana with a view to promoting literary creativity among young people. Every year crystal pens are presented to authors in three age categories, and pupils of all European primary schools are welcome to participate. The jury selects the best poems, which are then published in the ''Young Vilenica Almanac''. Awards are presented at [[Kosovel Culture House Sežana|Kosovelov dom]] in Sežana in May, while the winners get the opportunity to participate as guest authors at the [[Vilenica International Writers’ Gathering|Vilenica Festival]] and Literary Festival Cuisle in Limerick, Ireland.
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==

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Mednarodna literana nagrada Vilenica
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Vilenica International Literary Awards 2005 Gauss Rakusa.JPGIlma Rakusa and Karl-Markus Gauß, Vilenica Prize Winners 2005

The culmination of the proceedings of the Vilenica Internation Literary Festival is the announcement of the winners of three Vilenica awards, namely the Vilenica International Literary Prize, Crystal Vilenica and Young Vilenica.


Vilenica International Literary Prize

The most prestigious Vilenica accolade is the Vilenica International Literary Prize presented for outstanding achievement in literature or essay writing by a Central European author. The winning author is selected by a jury consisting of prominent writers, translators, university professors and essayists. The award ceremony is held in the Vilenica cave, along with a rich cultural programme. The work of the winner is translated and published by Cankarjeva Založba Publishing House and presented at the next Vilenica Festival. Ilma Rakusa, Karl-Markus Gauss, Peter Handke, Peter Esterhazy, Milan Kundera, Claudio Magris and Mircea Cărtărescu are but a few members of the Vilenica laureates club.

Crystal Vilenica

The Crystal Vilenica is awarded to an author whose work is included in the Vilenica Almanac and who appears at one of the literary readings during the festival. The winner is selected by an international jury composed of notable Vilenica festival guests. The award, a statuette made by academic painter Peter Abram, is presented at a literary evening at the Štanjel castle. The winner is given an opportunity to appear at the literary festival Cúirt in Galway, Ireland. Previous year’s winner of the Poetry Slam Award presented during the festival in Galway is likewise hosted at the Vilenica festival. Some of the award recipients are: Dubravka Ugrešić, Mojca Kumerdej, Luljeta Lleshanaku.

Young Vilenica Award

The international children literary award Young Vilenica was established in 2000 by KD Vilenica Sežana with a view to promoting literary creativity among young people. Every year crystal pens are presented to authors in three age categories, and pupils of all European primary schools are welcome to participate. The jury selects the best poems, which are then published in the Young Vilenica Almanac. Awards are presented at Kosovelov dom in Sežana in May, while the winners get the opportunity to participate as guest authors at the Vilenica Festival and Literary Festival Cuisle in Limerick, Ireland.


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