Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment
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Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment is an annually awarded literary prize from the publishing house Aschehoug
. The prize is a recognition of superior literary work. The publisher's editorial management makes the award based on their collective judgement of merit. Applications are not accepted.
The endowment is awarded in recognition of Mads Wiel Nygaard (1898–1952). Nygaard was the Chief Executive Officer
of Aschehoug
. In 1940, he replaced his father William Martin Nygaard
as CEO and served in that position until his own death during November 1952.
Aschehoug
H. Aschehoug & Co , commonly known as Aschehoug, is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway. -History:...
. The prize is a recognition of superior literary work. The publisher's editorial management makes the award based on their collective judgement of merit. Applications are not accepted.
The endowment is awarded in recognition of Mads Wiel Nygaard (1898–1952). Nygaard was the Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Aschehoug
Aschehoug
H. Aschehoug & Co , commonly known as Aschehoug, is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway. -History:...
. In 1940, he replaced his father William Martin Nygaard
William Martin Nygaard
William Martin Nygaard was a Norwegian publisher and politician.Nygaard was born in Kristiansand as the son of educator and linguist Marius Nygaard and his wife Elisabeth "Elise" Martin and brother of Kristen Brunfeldt Nygaard and Finn Nygaard...
as CEO and served in that position until his own death during November 1952.
Prize winner
- 1953 - Magnhild HaalkeMagnhild HaalkeMagnhild Haalke was a Norwegian novelist.Magnhild Haalke was born in Vikna, an island off the Namdalen coast in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. Before she took up writing she worked as a teacher for 30 years in Sør-Odal...
and Lizzie JuvkamLizzie JuvkamLizzie Juvkam was a Norwegian novelist.She made her literary debut in 1942, with the novel Virgins vei. Among her novels are Antonia og yogien from 1948 and Eneboere from 1952.... - 1954 - Not awarded
- 1955 - Kristian Kristiansen
- 1956 - Not awarded
- 1957 - Not awarded
- 1958 - Egil RasmussenEgil RasmussenEgil Rasmussen was a Norwegian author, literature critic and musician.Born in Bossekop village, Alta municipality, his family moved to Tromsø when Rasmussen was 3 years old, and he grew up there....
- 1959 - Harald SverdrupHarald Sverdrup (writer)Harald Ulrik Sverdrup was a Norwegian poet and children's writer. He received several literary prizes, including the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature, the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment, the Dobloug Prize and the Riksmål Society Literature Prize.-Early and personal life:Sverdrup was born in...
- 1960 - Gunnar Bull GundersenGunnar Bull GundersenGunnar Bull Gundersen was a Norwegian sailor, novelist, playwright and lyricist.Gunnar Bull Gundersen was born in Stavanger, in Rogaland, Norway. Gundersen grew up with changing foster parents and at different boarding schools...
- 1961 - Arnulf ØverlandArnulf ØverlandOle Peter Arnulf Øverland was a Norwegian author born in Kristiansund and raised in Bergen. His works include Berget det blå and Hustavler .-Life:...
- 1962 - Peter R. HolmPeter R. HolmPeter Røwde Holm is a Norwegian poet, author and translator. Holm has also worked as an observer at the United Nations' arms control and disarmament conferences. Ever since his writing debut in 1955, he has held an important position in Norwegian poetry...
- 1963 - Stein MehrenStein MehrenStein Mehren is a Norwegian poet, author, essayist and playwright. He made his literary debut as lyricist with Gjennom stillheten en natt...
- 1964 - Yngvar HaugeYngvar HaugeYngvar Hauge was a Norwegian novelist and non-fiction writer. Among his novels are Ulv av Launæs from 1924 and Arven fra Østråt from 1964. He wrote books on the estate Bogstad, on the iron foundry Ulefos Jernværk, and on the newspaper Morgenbladet. He was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment...
- 1965 - Mikkjel FønhusMikkjel FønhusMikkjel Fønhus was a Norwegian journalist, novelist and short story writer. Fønhus' stories are often set in the wilderness, featuring animals and animal behavior.-Personal life:...
and Einar SkjæraasenEinar SkjæraasenEinar Skjæraasen was a Norwegian author and poet, a longtime resident of Trysil.He was a parliamentary ballot candidate for the Liberal Party from the constituency Oslo in 1957.-Bibliography:*Reflekser *Skritt forbi min dør... - 1966 - Torborg NedreaasTorborg NedreaasTorborg Nedreaas was a Norwegian author who debuted with the collection of short stories Bak skapet står øksen in 1945. The majority of the stories centered on events and interactions during the Second World War...
- 1967 - Knut HaugeKnut HaugeKnut Hauge is a Norwegian diplomat.He took the cand.philol. degree in his education, and started working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1980. He served as consul-general in Murmansk from 1993 to 1994, as the Norwegian ambassador to Poland from 2005 to 2008, and Norwegian...
- 1968 - Lars BergLars BergLars Kornelius Edvard Berg was a Norwegian teacher, novelist, short story writer and playwright.He was born at Kvaløya as the son of fisherman and farmer Emil Larsen Berg and Olufine Johansen, and grew up at a small farm. From 1947 he was married to Aud Norvåg...
and Kjell HeggelundKjell HeggelundKjell Heggelund is a Norwegian literary researcher, lecturer, editor, manager, lyricist, translator and literary critic.-Personal life:... - 1969 - Kjell AskildsenKjell AskildsenKjell Askildsen is a Norwegian writer. He is probably best known for his minimalistic short stories.-Personal life:He was born in Mandal as a son of bailiff and politician Arne Askildsen and Aasta Håverstad...
and Dag SolstadDag SolstadDag Solstad is a Norwegian novelist, short-story writer, and dramatist whose work has been translated into several languages. He has written nearly 30 books and is the only author to have received the Norwegian Literary Critics’ Award three times... - 1970 - Simen SkjønsbergSimen SkjønsbergSimen Skjønsberg was a Norwegian journalist and writer.He was born in Øyer, and graduated as cand.mag. in 1950. He was hired as a journalist in Dagbladet in 1954, and was its cultural editor from 1959 to 1978....
and Vigdis StokkelienVigdis StokkelienVigdis Stokkelien was a Norwegian journalist, and writer. Her writing includes novels, short stories and children's literature. She made her literary debut in 1967 with the short story collection Dragsug. Among her novels is the trilogy Lille Gibraltar , Båten under storseilet , and Stjerneleden... - 1971 - Sissel Lange-NielsenSissel Lange-NielsenSissel Lange-Nielsen is a Norwegian writer, literary critic, and journalist. She won the Riksmål Society Literature Prize in 1982.She is a member of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature.-References:...
and Arild NyquistArild NyquistArild Nyquist was a Norwegian novelist, lyricist, writer of children's books and musician. He made his literary debut in 1963 with the novel Ringer i et sommervann.... - 1972 - Finn HavrevoldFinn HavrevoldFinn Havrevold was a Norwegian novelist, short story writer, children's writer, playwright, illustrator and theatre critic.-Personal life:...
, Bjørn Gunnar OlsenBjørn Gunnar OlsenBjørn Gunnar Olsen was a Norwegian journalist, novelist, playwright and biographer.He made his literary debut in 1967 with Ved skjulestedet. Among his novels are Hud over Damhauen from 1982, and Alfreds hus from 1986. He wrote a biography of Martin Tranmæl.He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards...
, Kåre PrytzKåre PrytzKåre Prytz was a Norwegian journalist and novelist.He was born in Ålen, belonging to the Prytz family based around Røros.He wrote several novels, mainly revolving around the Norse travels to Vinland and East Greenland. He received the prize Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1972.-References:...
and Odd SolumsmoenOdd SolumsmoenOdd Solumsmoen was a Norwegian novelist and literary critic.Solumsmoen was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1972. Among his works are the short story collection Barn i søndagsskolen from 1943 and the novel Hjem, kjære hjem from 1955.-References:... - 1973 - Finn StrømstedFinn StrømstedFinn Strømsted was a Norwegian poet and graphical artist. He made his literary debut in 1956 with the poetry collection Angelicafløyten. Among his other collections are Bidevind from 1961, Susquehanna Blues from 1971, and En fugl har tent meg from 1995.He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment...
- 1974 - Hans BørliHans BørliHans Børli was a Norwegian poet and writer, who besides his writings worked as a lumberjack all his life. He was born in Eidskog, in South-Eastern Norway, close to the Norwegian border to Sweden. He was buried at Eidskog Church.-Biography:Hans Børli was raised on a small farm in a road-less area...
- 1975 - Liv KøltzowLiv KøltzowLiv Køltzow is a Norwegian novelist, playwright, biographer and essayist.She published texts in the modernist literary magazine Profil...
- 1976 - Sidsel MørckSidsel MørckSidsel Mørck is a Norwegian lyricist and novelist. She made her literary debut in 1967 with the poetry collection Et ødselt sekund.Mørck was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1976. She was awarded the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 1990....
- 1977 - Halldis Moren VesaasHalldis Moren VesaasHalldis Moren Vesaas was a Norwegian poet, translator and writer of children's books. She established herself as one of the leading female Norwegian writer of her generation.-Biography:...
- 1978 - Vera HenriksenVera HenriksenVera Margrethe Henriksen, , is a Norwegian novelist, playwright and non-fiction writer. She is particularly known for her historical novels and plays set in the Middle Ages.-Biography:...
- 1979 - Ingeborg Refling HagenIngeborg Refling HagenIngeborg Refling Hagen was a Norwegian author and teacher.- Early life :Ingeborg Refling Hagen was born in Hedmark, Norway, in the parish Tangen besides Mjøsa, as the fourth child of the local miller...
- 1980 - Karsten AlnæsKarsten AlnæsKarsten Alnæs Norwegian author, historian, and journalist, received advanced dual degrees in history and literature from the University of Oslo. Before becoming a fulltime author, he worked as a journalist and taught at the Norwegian School of Journalism...
- 1981 - Erling PedersenErling PedersenErling Pedersen is a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, and children's writer. -Biography:Erling Pedersen was born in Rauma, in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Pedersen moved to Hedrum as a teacher in 1973...
- 1982 - Erling KittelsenErling KittelsenErling Kittelsen is a Norwegian poet, novelist, children's writer, playwright and translator. He made his literary debut in 1970 with the poetry collection Ville fugler....
and Helge VatsendHelge VatsendHelge Vatsend was a Norwegian poet and novelist.He made his literary debut in 1958 with the poetry collection Du. Other collections are Stenbruddet from 1963, and Fjernsynsdikt from 1982. He published the novel Et hus ved veien in 1965.He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in... - 1983 - Gerd BrantenbergGerd BrantenbergGerd Mjøen Brantenberg is a Norwegian author, teacher, and feminist writer. She is also the cousin of radio and TV entertainer Lars Mjøen....
- 1984 - Jan KjærstadJan KjærstadJan Kjærstad is a Norwegian author. Kjærstad is a theology graduate from MF Norwegian School of Theology and the University of Oslo . He has written a string of novels, short stories and essays and was editor of the literary magazine Vinduet...
- 1985 - Gene DalbyGene DalbyGene Dalby is a Norwegian poet.Among his poetry collections are Linedanser på piggtråd from 1979, and Øm ulv from 1990. He published the books Frostknuter in 1982 and Den tatoverte tungen in 1987....
, Anne Karin ElstadAnne Karin ElstadAnne Karin Elstad is a Norwegian author who was born 19 January 1938 at Valsøyfjord in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.Elstad was educated as a teacher, and worked in the profession for many years before she dedicated her full-time to writing...
and Tove LieTove LieTove Lie was a Norwegian poet.She made her literary debut in 1967 with the poetry collection Øyeblikk. Among her other collections are Syrinx from 1970, and Rullesteiner samler ikke mose from 1985.... - 1986 - Øystein Wingaard WolfØystein Wingaard WolfØystein Wingaard Wolf is a Norwegian poet, living and working in Oslo. Since his debut in 1980 , he has published numerous books of poetry, as well as three music albums. He was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1986.-References and links :*...
- 1987 - Jon Peter RolieJon Peter RolieJon Peter Rolie is a Norwegian novelist.He made his literary debut in 1977 with the novel Seljesonate. Among his other novels are Mannen som ville finne tidens kilde from 1987, and Livets fest from 1991....
- 1988 - Kari BøgeKari BøgeKari Bøge is a Norwegian novelist. She was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1988.Her tetralogy Viviann, hvit , Lyset er så hvitt om sommeren , Viviann og Lin and Søster Viviann tells the story of an introvert and depressive woman and her way towards joy of life.-References:...
- 1989 - Ketil BjørnstadKetil BjørnstadKetil Bjørnstad is a Norwegian pianist and composer. Initially trained as a classical pianist, Bjørnstad discovered jazz at an early age and has embraced the emergence of "European jazz"....
- 1990 - Karin MoeKarin MoeKarin Moe is a Norwegian writer and literary critic.She made her literary debut in 1980 with the text collection Kjønnskrift. Other collections are 39 Fyk from 1983, and Sjanger from 1986. She published the experimental novels Blove 1. bok and Blove 2...
and Hermann StarheimsæterHermann StarheimsæterHermann Starheimsæter is a Norwegian poet and novelist.He made his literary debut in 1980 with the poetry collection Lungeblæretre... - 1991 - Marit TusvikMarit TusvikMarit Tusvik is a Norwegian author, poet and playwright. Tusvik's works have been translated into multiple languages.-Bibliography:*Reisa til mandarinlandet – poetry...
- 1992 - Elin BrodinElin BrodinElin Brodin is a Norwegian novelist. She made her literary debut in 1983 with the novel Morgen i aftenlandet. Among her later novels are Maskedans from 1987, Bedøvelse from 1991, and Bivirkninger from 2007. She has also written books for young people.She was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in...
- 1993 - Cindy HaugCindy HaugCindy Haug is a Norwegian experimental writer and children's writer. She made her literary debut in 1982. Among her books are Faen heller flirer fagert from 1983, Gaupehjerte from 1993, and Fjærtegn from 1997....
- 1994 - Merethe LindstrømMerethe LindstrømMerethe Lindstrøm is a Norwegian author. Lindstrøm’s literary debut occurred in 1983 with publication of the short story collection titled Sexorcisten og andre fortellinger...
- 1995 - Tom LotheringtonTom LotheringtonTom Lotherington is a Norwegian poet, novelist, biographer and translator. He made his literary debut in 1972 with the poetry collection Hverdagsfantasier. He has written the novels Den tredje tjeneren and Kjødets gjerninger , and biographies on the poets Herman Wildenvey and Harald Sverdrup...
- 1996 - Aud KorbølAud KorbølAud Korbøl is a Norwegian sociologist and novelist. She made her literary debut in 1989 with Pell'ongen og je. Among her novels are Leiegårdsvalsen from 1992, Noe gikk forbi from 1996, and Det er from 2002....
- 1997 - Torild WardenærTorild WardenærTorild Wardenær is a Norwegian poet and playwright. She hails from Stavanger.She made her literary debut 1994 with the poetry collection I pionértiden, which earned her Aschehoug's debutant prize. She was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1997. She received the Halldis Moren Vesaas Prize in...
- 1998 - Unni LindellUnni LindellUnni Maria Lindell is a Norwegian writer. She is best known for her crime novels , but has also written a collection of poems and several children's and young adult books....
- 1999 - Toril BrekkeToril BrekkeToril Brekke is a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, children's writer, biographer, translator and literary critic.-Early and personal life:...
- 2000 - Håvard SyvertsenHåvard SyvertsenHåvard Syvertsen is a Norwegian novelist and short story writer. He made his literary debut in 1992 with the short story collection Nå ville han ikke tenke på det. Among his novels are Etterpå from 1995, I lyset from 2002, and Det håndgripelige from 2010.He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment...
- 2001 - Odd W. SurénOdd W. SurénOdd W. Surén is a Norwegian novelist, short story writer and non-fiction writer. He made his literary debut in 1985 with the short story collection Fanger og opprørere. Among his novels are Dråper i havet from 1998, and For hva det er verdt from 2010.He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in...
- 2002 - Jo NesbøJo NesbøJo Nesbø is an Edgar Award nominated Norwegian author and musician. As of September 2008 more than one and a half million copies of his novels have been sold in Norway, and his work has been translated into over forty languages....
- 2003 - Thure Erik LundThure Erik LundThure Erik Lund is a Norwegian author and cabinet maker. He debuted in 1992 with the novel Tanger, for which he won Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris.- Bibliography :*Tanger – novel...
- 2004 - Sigmund JensenSigmund JensenSigmund Jensen is a Norwegian writer. He made his literary debut in 1995 with the short story collection Antikvarens datter. Among his novels are Hvite dverger. Svarte hull from 2002, and Tiberiusklippen from 2008....
- 2005 - Eldrid LundenEldrid LundenEldrid Lunden is a Norwegian lyricist, and Norway's first professor in "the art of writing", at Telemark University College. She was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 1989, and the Brage Prize honorary award in 2000....
- 2006 - Bjarte BreiteigBjarte BreiteigBjarte Breiteig is an Norwegian short story writer.- Background :Bjarte Breiteig was born in Kristiansand, 1974. He studied physics at NTNU in Trondheim, but dropped out after two years to study literature at the same place. He has studied at the Skrivekunstakademiet and the University of Bergen...
- 2007 - Carl Frode TillerCarl Frode TillerCarl Frode Tiller is a Norwegian author, historian and musician. His works are in Nynorsk , one of the two official Norwegian standard languages....
- 2008 - Geir GulliksenGeir GulliksenGeir Gulliksen is a Norwegian show jumping competitor.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Gulliksen originally won the bronze medal as part of the Norwegian team in team jumping, together with Morten Djupvik, Stein Endresen, and Tony Andre Hansen...
- 2009 - Arne LygreArne LygreArne Lygre is a Norwegian novelist and playwright. Among his plays are Mamma og meg og menn from 1998, staged at Rogaland Teater, and Brått og evig from 1999, first staged at the National Theatre . He was awarded the Brage Prize in 2004 for the short story collection Tid inne. His first novel was...
- 2010 - Ingrid StorholmenIngrid StorholmenIngrid Storholmen is a Norwegian poet and literary critic.She made her literary debut in 2001 with the poetry collection Krypskyttarloven. Among her other collections are Siriboka from 2007, and Tsjernobylfortellinger from 2009. She was awarded Sultprisen in 2010.-References:...
Other sources
- Rudeng, Erik, Magisteren. Mads Wiel Nygaard. Et hundreårsminne (Oslo: Aschehoug 1998) ISBN 82-03-22352-4