Talaang Ginto


The Talaang Ginto, also known as Talaang Ginto: Gawad Surian sa Tula Gantimpalang Tamayo, is a sought-after annual literary award in Philippine poetry. The Talaang Ginto is perhaps the longest-running state-run literary contest, began in 1963 by the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa. The Surian was later replaced by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino in 1991. The Commission organizes the contest at present.

History

For 25 years, since 1984, the contest was supported by the Jorge Collantes Foundation, which gave the award its other name, Gantimpalang Collantes or Collantes Prize. In 2009, the Tamayo Foundation took over and the award was renamed Gantimpalang Tamayo or Tamayo Prize.
The Talaang Ginto annually gives six awards for poetry in Filipino; three major prizes and three honorable mentions. The recipient of the first prize is automatically proclaimed Makata ng Taon or "Poet of the Year", and delivers a valedictory response during the awarding ceremonies.
The Talaang Ginto is held every April 2, in celebration of the birth of the Philippines' foremost poet, Francisco Balagtas.

''Makata ng Taon'' honorees

Christian Jil R. Benitez
Aldrin P. Pentero
Mark Anthony S. Angeles
Christian Ray P. Pilares
Ezzard R. Gilbang
Joselito Delos Reyes
Alvin C. Ursua
Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez
David Michael M. San Juan
Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez
Reuel Molina Aguila
Genaro Gojo Cruz
Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez
Jerry B. Gracio
Genaro Gojo Cruz
Nestor A. Barco
Carlos Guevarra Payongayong
Maribel G. Bagabaldo
Eugene Y. Evasco
Tomas F. Agulto
Reynaldo A. Duque
Tomas F. Agulto
Ariel Dim. Borlongan
Ariel Dim. Borlongan
Niles D. Breis
Cirilo F. Bautista
Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo
Rowena F. Festin
Ariel N. Valerio
Lilia Quindoza Santiago
Tomas F. Agulto
Fidel D. Rillo. Jr.
Mike L. Bigornia
Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera
Virgilio S. Almario
Flor Condino Gonzales
Pedro L. Ricarte
Edmundo Libid
Lamberto E. Antonio
Jesus Manuel Santiago
Jesus Manuel Santiago
Galeny G. Topacio Manalaysay
Teo T. Antonio
Romulo A. Sandoval
Isaias Villaflores
Aurelio G. Angeles
Ramon H. Belen
Rogelio G. Mangahas
Victor S. Fernandez
Celestino M. Vega
Federico Licsi Espino
Vict. V. dela Cruz
Teo S. Baylen
Bienvenido A. Ramos