Gabriela Mistral Prize

The Gabriela Mistral Prize is a prestigious literary award established in 1969, named after Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral. It is awarded annually by the Chilean Ministry of Education to recognize outstanding Chilean writers and poets for their significant contribution to literature. The prize aims to honor excellence in literary creation and promote Chile's cultural heritage. Recipients often include established authors whose work has had a meaningful impact on Chilean and Latin American literature, and the award highlights the importance of literary arts in cultural development.