Talaang Ginto

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

The Talaang Ginto (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 then Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (Institute of National Language). The Surian was later replaced by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino 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. 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

• 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

Ruel Molina Aguila

• 2007

Genero 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 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