I love the range of the awards the LPA embraces, and the innovative approach to categories.
The Lithuanian Publishers Association has unveiled the laureates of the K.A.2.0.2.5 award, which celebrates exceptional contributions from publishers, literary critics, and translators.
I love the range of the awards the LPA embraces, and the innovative approach to categories. For example, “Phenomenon of the Year and “Book Friend.”
A brief summary below to whet your appetite. Do head over to Chytomo for the full report including title covers.
Award Purpose and Goals
Established in 2023 by the Lithuanian Publishers Association and funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture, the K.A.2.0.2.x award aims to recognise the efforts of publishers, highlight the diversity of the publishing process, and emphasise the importance of each stage and participant in the publishing journey. In the long term, the award seeks to enhance the overall quality of the publishing process and enrich Lithuanian culture.
Award Categories and Winners
Translator of the Year: Donatai Rinkevičienei
New Approach Category Winner: Illustrator Sigutei Chlebinskaitei
Book Design of the Year: Designer Laurai Grigaliūnaite
Voice of the Year: Matas Sigliukas
Book as an Event Award: “The Child Who Grieves” by Aleksandros Kašubos
(Published by the Lithuanian National Museum of Art, this book was honoured for its “literary aristocracy”.)
Lithuanian Publisher of the Year: Alma littera
Phenomenon of the Year: The Vilnius Book Fair
(The fair was celebrated for 25 years of contributions to literature, creating a community of curators and readers, and fostering a reading culture.)
Literary Editor’s Award “Golden Lens”: Audra Kairienė
“Book Friend” Award: Benediktas Januševičius
(Januševičius was honoured for “documenting literary life”.)
Illustration of the Year Award: Kornelija Žalpytė
Literary Criticism Award – Kęstutis Keblis Prize: Virginijai Kulvinskaitei
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