PEN Pinter Prize

The PEN Pinter Prize is an annual literary award established in 2009 to honor playwright Harold Pinter. It recognizes writers who are committed to freedom of expression and have made significant contributions to literature or activism. The prize highlights those whose work challenges injustice and authoritarianism, reflecting Pinter’s own values. Winners receive a monetary award and are invited to give lectures or readings, promoting discussions on human rights, creativity, and societal issues. The prize celebrates literary excellence alongside a dedication to free speech and social conscience.