The Foundation’s literary prize can be awarded to individuals that the Directors feel have made major and exceptional contributions to maritime literature.
The term maritime literature includes novels, poetry, drama and documentaries.
The prize can be awarded to writers for a publication within these areas during the year or for a collection of publications over several years.
Nominations for the award are made by a special literary committee.
The committee’s nomination, and motivation for same, is presented to the Directors for a decision.
Recipients
2010 Björn Larsson
2009 Claes-Göran Wetterholm
2008 Ingrid Kaijser
2007 Anders Wällhed
2006 Paul Paulsson, Lennart Lundberg, Terje Fredh
2005 Robert Hermansson
2004 Göran Engdal
2003 Torbjörn Dalnäs
2002 Lennart Revborn
2001 Ove Allansson
2000 John E Persson