The Talaang Ginto (Golden List), formerly known as the “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 that began in 1963 by the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (Institute of National Language). The Surian was later replaced by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino[1] in 1991. The Commission organizes the contest at present.
| Talaang Ginto | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Filipino poetry |
| Country | Philippines |
| First awarded | 1963 |
History
editFor 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 as the 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 to celebrate the birth of the Philippines’ foremost poet, Francisco Balagtas.
Makata ng Taon Honorees
edit- 2024
Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
- 2023
Mikka Ann V. Cabangon
- 2022
Paterno Buban Baloloy Jr.
- 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
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
Reuel Molina Aguila
- 2007
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz
- 2006
- 2005
Jerry B. Gracio
- 2004
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz
- 2003
Nestor A. Barco
- 2002
Carlos Guevarra Payongayong
- 2001
Maribel G. Bagabaldo
- 2000
Eugene Y. Evasco
- 1999
Tomas F. Agulto
- 1998
- 1997
Tomas F. Agulto
- 1996
Ariel Dim. Borlongan
- 1995
Ariel Dim. Borlongan
- 1994
Niles Jordan D. Breis
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Rowena F. Festin
- 1990
Ariel N. Valerio
- 1989
- 1988
Tomas F. Agulto
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera
- 1984
- 1983
Flor Condino Gonzales
- 1982
Pedro L. Ricarte
- 1981
Edmundo Libid
- 1980
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
Galeny G. Topacio-Manalaysay
- 1976
- 1975
Romulo A. Sandoval
- 1974
Isaias Villaflores
- 1973
Aurelio G. Angeles
- 1972
(no winner proclaimed)
- 1971
Ramon H. Belen
- 1970
(no contest held)
- 1969
- 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