Silesius Poetry Award


The Silesius Poetry Award is an annual Polish literary prize presented by the city of Wrocław, Lower Silesia.

History

The award was established in 2008 and is presented during the Port Literacki Wrocław Festival. It takes its name from a prominent Silesian Baroque poet Angelus Silesius. The award was created on the initiative of Jarosław Broda, head of the Wroclaw Department of Culture, and is funded by the city of Wrocław. It is awarded in three major categories: lifetime achievement, best debut and book of the year and the laureates receive cash prizes of PLN 100,000, PLN 50,000 and PLN 20,000 respectively. They are also presented with a statuette designed by a Polish sculptor Michał Staszczak.

Laureates

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2018
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2015
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2013
2012
2011
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2009
2008