The Premio Napoli is an award for Italian culture and language, organized by the Fondazione Napoli. The award was established in 1954 and is given annually. The Foundation is headquartered at the Royal Palace in Naples.
| Premio Napoli | |
|---|---|
| Description | Literary award for published works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction |
| Location | Naples |
| Country | Italy |
| Presented by | Fondazione Napoli |
| First awarded | 1954 |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Foundation, a non-profit public entity, was established as a Moral Entity by decree of the President of the Republic no. 900 of June 5, 1961: its board of directors includes the Municipality of Naples, the Province of Naples, the Campania Region, and the Chamber of Commerce of Naples.[1]
Initially and for many years (1954–2002), the award was given to an Italian narrative work.[2]
From 2003 to 2006, the award had four winning sections: Italian narrative, foreign narrative, international non-fiction, and poetry.[3] For each section, a trio of winners was selected, and then a Super Winner was designated.
In 2007, the four categories and the trio-winning formula were maintained, but the final designation became Book of the Year.[4]
From 2008 to 2011, the sections were two: Italian literature and foreign literatures.[4]
From 2012 to 2016, the Prize was called the Premio Napoli for Italian language and culture, and it was awarded to numerous books in the first year, and later to literary personalities for their body of work.[5]
Since 2017, there have been three sections: narrative, non-fiction, and poetry. The trios selected by the Technical Jury produce one winner each.[6][7][8]
Presidents
editThe following have been appointed as presidents of the Fondazione Napoli:[9]
- Achille Lauro (1954–1955)
- Antonio Limongelli (1955–1957)
- Ernesto Pontieri (1958–1961)
- Giuseppe Tesauro (1961–1962)
- Vincenzo Maria Palmieri (1962–1965)
- Ferdinando Clemente di San Luca (1965–1980)
- Antonio Ghirelli (1980–1990)
- Sergio Zavoli (1991–2002)
- Ermanno Rea (2002–2007)
- Silvio Perrella (2007–2012)
- Gabriele Frasca (2012–2016)
- Domenico Ciruzzi (2016–2021)
- Gaetano Manfredi (2021–2023)
- Maurizio De Giovanni (from April 4, 2023, to present)
Juries
editSince 2003, a technical jury selects the writings for each section, which are then submitted to a popular jury. Previously, the popular jury formula was used. The technical jury consists of the current president and a panel of jurors chosen from writers, university professors, journalists, magistrates, and other personalities. The juries have an annual term.[10]
References
edit- ^ "DECRETO DEL PRESIDENTE DELLA REPUBBLICA 5 giugno 1961, n. 900". www.gazzettaufficiale.it (in Italian). Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Premio Napoli di narrativa 1954–2002". premionapoli.it. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Editions 2003–2006". premionapoli.it. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Editions 2007–2011". premionapoli.it. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Editions 2012–2016". premionapoli.it. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Vincitori Premio Napoli 2017 – 63a edizione" (in Italian). Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Ida Palisi (June 30, 2018). "Premio Napoli sociale: Orecchio, Falco e Mari in gara per la narrativa". ilmattino.it. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Jessica Chia (June 21, 2017). "Premio Napoli: prosa, poesia e saggi. Ecco le tre terne finaliste". corriere.it. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "I Presidenti" (in Italian). Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Mara Parretta (July 2, 2018). "Diffondere la cultura a Napoli: la Fondazione Premio Napoli dopo 64 anni di attività". informareonline.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.