Talaang Ginto

Talaang Ginto
Description	Excellence in poetry in Filipino
Country	Philippines
First awarded	1963

The Talaang Ginto, which translates to Golden List, is one of the most sought after literary awards 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 (Institue of National Language). The Surian was replaced by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino after the Edsa Revolution of 1986, and up to present times runs the contest.

History

For many years, the contest was supported by the Collantes Foundation, which gave the award its other name: Gantimpalang Collantes or Collantes Prize, until 2009. The Tamayo Foundation took over and the award was renamed Gantimpalang Tamayo or Tamayo Prize.

The Talaang Ginto annually gives out six awards in poetry in Filipino: three major prizes and three honorable mentions. The recipient of the first prize is automatically named Makata ng Taon of Poet of the Year, and delivers a valedictory response during the awarding ceremonies.

The Talaang Ginto is given out every April 2, in celebration of the birth of the Philippines foremost poet, Francisco Balagtas.

Makata ng Taon Honorees

• 2009 - Louie Jon A. Sanchez
• 2008 - Ruel Molina Aguila
• 2007 - Genero Gojo Cruz
• 2006 – Louie Jon A. Sanchez
• 2005 – Gerry V. 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
• 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 – Isaaias 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