- David Cohen Prize
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The David Cohen Prize for Literature (est. 1993) is a biennial British literary award given to a writer, novelist, short-story writer, poet, essayist or dramatist in recognition of an entire body of work, written in the English language.[1] The prize is funded by the John S. Cohen Foundation and administered by Arts Council England.[2] The writer must be a British citizen. The winner is chosen by nomination and entries are not required. The prize is valued at £40,000.
In 2005, The David Cohen Prize incorporated the Clarissa Luard Award. The winner of the David Cohen Prize chooses the recipient of the Clarissa Luard Award, valued at £12,500.[2] The Clarissa Luard Award is funded by the Arts Council of England and is given to a project which encourages young people to read.[2]
List of winners
- 2011: Julian Barnes
- 2009: Seamus Heaney
- 2007: Derek Mahon
- 2005: Michael Holroyd
- 2003: Beryl Bainbridge and Thom Gunn (joint winners)
- 2001: Doris Lessing
- 1999: William Trevor
- 1997: Muriel Spark
- 1995: Harold Pinter
- 1993: V.S. Naipaul
References
- ^ David Cohen Prize for Literature, BookTrust
- ^ a b c The David Cohen Prize for Literature, Arts Council of England, official website
External links
- The David Cohen Prize for Literature, Arts Council of England, official website
Categories:- British literary awards
- Awards established in 1993
- English language literary awards
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