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The Philippine National Book Awards, or simply the National Book Awards, is a Philippine literary award sponsored by the National Book Development Board (NBDB)[1] and the Manila Critics' Circle (MCC).[2] It is the national book award of the Philippines. It honours "the most prestigious book titles written, designed, and published in the Philippines."[3] From 1982 to 2008, the yearly awards were granted by the Manila Critics' Circle. In 2008, the administration of the award was transferred to the NBDB. The award is also distinguished as a major and secular Philippine literary award that is not a manuscript contest. The award categories include:
Literary Division
- Best Novel in a Philippine Language (Juan C. Laya Award)
- Best Novel in a Foreign Language (Juan C. Laya Award)
- Best in Literary Criticism / Literary History
- Best in Nonfiction Prose
- Best in Graphic Literature
- Best in Poetry
Non-Literary Division
- Best in the Professions Category
- Best in the Social Sciences Category
- Best in the Art Category
- Best in the Design Category
The 41st Philippine National Book Awards were held on February 24, 2024 at the Areté Ateneo with participation of the National Book Development Board (Philippines) and Manila Critics Circle.[4]
- ^ National Book Development Board (Philippines)
- ^ "National Book Awards". University of the Philippines Diliman. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "16 Ateneo Press titles are finalists in the 40th National Book Awards". Ateneo de Manila University. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Filipino authors shine at 41st Natl Book Awards". The Manila Times. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.