The 1st Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was held on September 1, 1951 at the Philippine Columbian Clubhouse in Paco, Manila, to commemorate the memory of Don Carlos Palanca Sr. through an endeavor that would promote education and culture in the country. [1]
| 1st Palanca Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 1951 |
| Location | Philippine Columbian Clubhouse, Paco, Manila, Philippines |
LIST OF WINNERS
English Division
editShort Story
edit- First Prize: Juan T. Gatbonton, "Clay"
- Second Prize: Francisco Arcellana, "The Flowers of May"
- Third Prize: Edith L. Tiempo, "The Black Monkey"
Filipino Division
editMaikling Kwento
edit- First Prize: Genoveva Edroza Matute, "Kuwento ni Mabuti"
- Second Prize: Pedro S. Dandan, "Mabangis na Kamay, Maamong Kamay"
- Third Prize: Elpidio P. Kapulong, "Planeta, Buwan at mga Bituin"
References
editSources
edit- "The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature | Winners 1951". Archived from the original on 2009-10-22.