Chommanard
International
Women’s
Literary
Award

Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award 2026

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Awards & Opportunities

Grand Prize

500,000 THB (approximately 15,000 USD) awarded to one outstanding female author among all submissions.

Shortlist

One author may be selected for shortlist of each eligible country, only if the jury agrees the work meets the award’s standards. Shortlist Winners will receive a monetary award of 60,000 THB (approximately 1,600 USD)

Country Winner Awards

One or two author may be selected for country award representative if there is no representation selected as a shortlist and if the work is considered the best in their own country according to the jurists and committee, this is only if the jury agrees the work meets the award’s standards. Country Award Winner will receive a monetary award of 40,000 THB (approximately 1,200 USD)

Judges’ Decision

All decisions by the judges are final and binding.

Translation Opportunity

Winning titles will be considered for Thai translation, pending a mutual agreement on terms, including royalties and contract conditions, and the five-year rights agreement between the host, who hold first option on Thai publication rights. If a Thai edition already exists, or the author is considering publishing a Thai edition with a publisher in Thailand, the Chommanard Committee must be notified in advance. This opportunity will require a formal agreement between the author and the publisher.

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Publishers

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Countries of submissions

61

Books Eligible

Timeline & Announcements

The official timeline for shortlist and winner announcements will be shared soon.

We appreciate your patience as we coordinate with our jurors across multiple regions to ensure a fair and thorough selection process.

Tentative Award Night Gala Ceremony Date: April, 2027 (Bangkok, Thailand)

For inquiries: chommanard.award@gmail.com

Shortlist 2025

All Shortlist 2025

(The list is organized in alphabetical order.)

The Age of Goodbyes

Author:Li Zi Shu

Country:Malaysia

CHINATOWN

Author:Doan Anh Thuân

Country:Vietnam

Memories of the Memories of the Black Rose Cat

Author:Veeraporn Nitiprapha

Country:Thailand

Mountains More Ancient

Author:Isna Marifa

Country:Indonesia

THE MOUNTAINS SING

Author:Nguyễn Phan Quế

Country:Vietnam

The Sea Speaks His Name

Author:Leila S. Chudori

Country:Indonesia

Taiwan Travelogue

Author:Yang Shuang-zi

Country:Taiwan

Tongueless

Author:Lau Yee Wa

Country:Hong Kong

Longlist 2025

All Longlist 2025

The Accidental Malay

Author:T Karina Binti Tunku Shamsul Bahrin

Country:Malaysia

THE MOUNTAINS SING

Author:Nguyễn Phan Quế

Country:Vietnam

CHINATOWN

Author:Doan Anh Thuân

Country:Vietnam

For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character

Author:Catherine Dellosa Lo

Country:Philippines

The House on Calle Sombra

Author:Marga Ortigas

Country:Philippines

Mountains More Ancient

Author:Isna Marifa

Country:Indonesia

Once We Were There

Author:Bernice Mary Jane Chauly

Country:Malaysia

The Sea Speaks His Name

Author:Leila S. Chudori

Country:Indonesia

Saman

Author:Ayu Utami

Country:Indonesia

Flight of the Bumblebee

Author:Huang Beijia

Country:China

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Author:Okky Madasari

Country:Indonesia

Taiwan Travelogue

Author:Yang Shuang-zi

Country:Taiwan