Talaang Ginto

Talaang Ginto
Awarded for	Excellence in Filipino poetry
Country	Philippines
First awarded	1963

The Talaang Ginto^[1] (Filipino, "Golden List"), also known as Talaang Ginto: Gawad Surian sa Tula Gantimpalang Tamayo ("Golden List: Institute Award-Tamayo Prize"), 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 (Institute of National Language). The Surian was later replaced by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino^[2] 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.^[3] 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[]

• 2021

Paolo Miguel Gamboa Tiausas

• 2020

Karl Ivan Dan V. Orit

• 2019

Michael Jude C. Tumamac

• 2018

Christian Jil R. Benitez

• 2017

Aldrin P. Pentero

• 2016

Mark Anthony S. Angeles

• 2015

Christian Ray P. Pilares

• 2014

Ezzard R. Gilbang

• 2013

Joselito Delos Reyes

• 2012

Alvin C. Ursua

• 2011

Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez

• 2010

David Michael M. San Juan

• 2009

Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez

• 2008

Reuel Molina Aguila

• 2007

Genaro Gojo Cruz

• 2006

Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez

• 2005

Jerry B. Gracio

• 2004

Genaro Gojo Cruz

• 2003

Nestor A. Barco

• 2002

Carlos Guevarra Payongayong

• 2001

Maribel G. Bagabaldo

• 2000

Eugene Y. Evasco

• 1999

Tomas F. Agulto

• 1998

Reynaldo A. Duque

• 1997

Tomas F. Agulto

• 1996

Ariel Dim. Borlongan

• 1995

Ariel Dim. Borlongan

• 1994

Niles D. Breis

• 1993

Cirilo F. Bautista

• 1992

Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo

• 1991

Rowena F. Festin

• 1990

Ariel N. Valerio

• 1989

Lilia Quindoza Santiago

• 1988

Tomas F. Agulto

• 1987

Fidel D. Rillo. Jr.

• 1986

Mike L. Bigornia

• 1985

Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera

• 1984

Virgilio S. Almario

• 1983

Flor Condino Gonzales

• 1982

Pedro L. Ricarte

• 1981

Edmundo Libid

• 1980

Lamberto E. Antonio

• 1979

Jesus Manuel Santiago

• 1978

Jesus Manuel Santiago

• 1977

Galeny G. Topacio Manalaysay

• 1976

Teo T. Antonio

• 1975

Romulo A. Sandoval

• 1974

Isaias Villaflores

• 1973

Aurelio G. Angeles

• 1972

(no Poet of the Year proclaimed)

• 1971

Ramon H. Belen

• 1970

(no contest held)

• 1969

Rogelio G. Mangahas

• 1968

Victor S. Fernandez

• 1967

Celestino M. Vega

• 1966

Federico Licsi Espino

• 1965

Vict. V. dela Cruz

• 1964

Teo S. Baylen

• 1963

Bienvenido A. Ramos^[4]

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