It was originally awarded to authors in exile during the Soviet era.

The prize was awarded to significant authors, regardless of which publisher the author was associated with.

In 1960, it organized a literary contest that awarded prizes to Latin American poets, authors and play-wrights.

The Literature Prize of Gruppe 47 was awarded to as yet unknown authors starting in 1950.

It is awarded to German and international "authors for excellent literary achievements and their recognition by the public."

It is awarded to new authors of European history.

This committee awards its prestigious medals every year to authors of children's books.

It is awarded to up-and-coming authors whose writing have been featured in distinguished literary journals, but haven't published book-length works.

It awards literary prizes to authors and publishing houses, and recognizes journalists who practice ethical reporting of local and Southern history.

Gdynia Literary Prize is awarded annually to authors of the best books published in the previous year in the following categories: