Friedrich-Märker-Preis
Friedrich-Märker-Preis is a Bavarian prize given to essayists. It is named after the essayist Friedrich Märker.
Since 1986, the award has been given annually by the Münchner Stiftung zur Förderung des Schrifttums of Munich. The prize as of 2011 is 4000 €. In addition, the foundation awards the silver pen "for outstanding contributions to the teaching and dissemination of literature."Winners of the Friedrich-Märker Preis