The Talaang Ginto (Golden List), formerly known as the “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 that began in 1963 by the 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 as the 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 to celebrate the birth of the Philippines’ foremost poet, Francisco Balagtas.
Makata ng Taon Honorees
2026 Eugene Geibrielle A. Nacino
2025 Michael Rabara Gallego
2024 Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
2023 Mikka Ann V. Cabangon
2022
Paterno Buban Baloloy Jr. 2021
Paolo Miguel Gamboa Tiausas
2020
Karl Ivan Dan V. Orit
2019
Michael Jude C. Tumamac 2018 Christian Jil R. Benitez 2017 Aldrin P. Pentero 2016 Mark Anthony S. Angeles 2015 Christian Ray P. Pilares 2014 Ezzard R. Gilbang 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 Reuel Molina Aguila 2007
Genaro R. Gojo Cruz 2006 Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez 2005 Jerry B. Gracio 2004 Genaro R. 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 Jordan 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 D. 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 winner 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
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