Miro Gavran's Awards

Explore the captivating journey of Miro Gavran, from his early beginnings to becoming a renowned literary figure, playwright, and novelist.

2024

The Dubravko Horvatić Award for poetry

The "Dubravko Horvatić" Prize for Poetry

On April 26, 2024, Miro Gavran received the "Dubravko Horvatić" Prize for his poem "The Defense of Jerusalem" at the Society of Croatian Writers, presented by the Croatian Cultural Foundation.

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2023

Antun Branko Šimić

For the poem The Defence of Jerusalem

For the poem The Defence of Jerusalem, Miro Gavran received the Antun Branko Šimić Award in April 2023.

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2022

Večernjakov pečat

Person of the Year in the category of culture

In the category of culture, the ‘Večernjakov pečat’ award for Person of the Year went to Miro Gavran. The award is given by Večernji list, the most widely distributed newspaper in Croatia, in May 2022.

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2019

Marul

Croatian festival of drama “Marulicevi dani” in Split

In April 2019 Miro Gavran received the “Marul” award for the contemporary dramatic text at the Croatian festival of drama “Marulicevi dani” in Split. This award has been extended for the best original playwright.

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2019

Zvonimir Golob

The best unpublished love poem

In May 2019 Miro Gavran received the “Zvonimir Golob” award for the best unpublished love poem “Once we meet at the sky” written and dedicated to his wife Mladena Gavran for her this years’ birthday February 23rd.

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2019

Crikveničko sunce

For most prominent literary achievements in 2019

Miro Gavran received the “Crikveničko sunce” award for this year’s most prominent literary achievements at the 18th traditional Adriatic Encounters in Crikvenica, Croatia in June 2019.

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2018

Gold Medal

Gold Medal for Services to the Republic of Austria

Miro Gavran received the Gold Medal for Services to the Republic of Austria from the President of the Republic of Austria in Austrian Cultural Forum, Zagreb on March 20th.

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2017

Didak Award

For the promotion of Croatian culture

On February 22, 2017, he received the Didak Award for the promotion of Croatian culture, which was awarded to him by the Franciscan Province of Herzegovina from Mostar.

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2017

Dr. Alois Mock Europa-Preis

Awarded for promoting European values and unity

Miro Gavran received the prestigious European Dr. Alois Mock Europa-Preis award in Vienna. The Alois Mock award recognizes 14 years of individuals promoting European values and unity through various contributions.

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2017

Croatian culture around the world

Award for promoting Croatian culture around the world

November 27 the Croatian Cultural Club from Zagreb awarded Miro Gavran the Annual Award for promoting Croatian culture around the world.

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2016

Order of Duke Branimir

Awarded by president of Republic of Croatia K.G. Kitarovic

Order of Duke Branimir was awarded to Mr. Miro Gavran by president of Republic of Croatia Kolinda Grabar – Kitarovic for outstanding service in promoting the international status and reputation of the Croatian state and its relations with other countries.

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2016

The Silver Medal

Received by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs

Miro Gavran received The Silver Medal of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Mr. Miroslav Lajcak as a recognition of author’s long term engagement in the field of Slovak-Croatian theater and literary cooperation.

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2016

Hans Christian Andersen nominee

Miro Gavran has been nominated for the 2016 H.C.A. Award

In 2016, Miro Gavran was a nominee for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in children's literature, by IBBY, with 28 authors and 29 illustrators globally.

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2016

Slovene Literature and Arts Academy

Miro Gavran became member of Slovene Literature and Arts A

Miro Gavran became member of Slovene Literature and Arts Academy . Academy’s residence is Varna – biggest Bulgarian city on Black Sea, one of the oldest European cities.

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2016

Mato Lovrak

The best children’s novel in Croatia in 2015

Miro Gavran received the Mato Lovrak award for a novel “A Summer to Remember” for the best children’s novel in Croatia in 2015. Award ceremony was held in Veliki Grdevac, birthplace of Mato Lovrak.

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2015

F.E.S.T. award

Exceptional contribution to cultural tourism

European Federation of Touristic Press based in Rome has awarded their international award F.E.S.T. 2015 to Croatian writer Miro Gavran for his exceptional contribution to cultural tourism.

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2014

Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts

Miro Gavran was elected associate member

Miro Gavran was elected associate member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts on the electoral meeting held in Zagreb on May 15th.

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2014

Russian Academy of Literature

Miro Gavran becomes a member

At the conference of the Russian Academy of Literature, held on April 22nd in Moscow, it was decided that Croatian writer Miro Gavran become their member.

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2012

Audience's First Prize

Miro Gavran's 'HOTEL BABYLON' won Audience's First Prize

The 5th CARNIVAL COMEDY Festival in Katovica, Poland concluded with 'HOTEL BABYLON' by Miro Gavran, winning the Audience's First Prize. THEATRE LUDOWY from Cracow, directed by Pawel Szumiec, with Polish actress Aldona Jankowska in all eleven roles.

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2012

Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts award

Award for the novel Kafka’s Friend

In 2012, Miro Gavran received the Award of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts for the novel Kafka’s Friend.

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2011

Zlatna murva award

The first prize for the best play on festival

Miro Gavran was awarded “Zlatna murva” – the first prize for the best play on festival “Glumiste pod murvom” in Skradin, for his play “Dr Freud’s Patient”.

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2009

Grand Prix, Tarnow

Play ALL ABOUT MEN was awarded GRAND PRIX

Miro Gavran’s play ALL ABOUT MEN was awarded GRAND PRIX at the INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL TARNOW 2009 in Poland. This play was performed by the Theater LUDOWY from Cracow, directed by Tomasz Obara.

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2009

Ivan Raos

Awarded by the Raos Days Society at Medov Dolac

Miro Gavran was given the IVAN RAOS Prize for his monodrama THE CRAZIEST SHOW IN THE WORLD. The prize was awarded to him by the Raos Days Society at Medov Dolac, the birthplace of Ivan Raos.

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2009

Marin Držić

Awarded for his monodrama THE CRAZIEST SHOW IN THE WORLD

Miro Gavran was awarded the Marin Drzic Prize, given by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, for his monodrama THE CRAZIEST SHOW IN THE WORLD.

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2007

Internatonal Festival of Litterature for Children prize

SPECIAL PRIZE for novel “THE TEACHER OF MY DREAMS”

The author won a SPECIAL PRIZE for novel “THE TEACHER OF MY DREAMS” at the Internatonal Festival of Litterature for Children and Young People in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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2005

Marin Držić

Play Nora Today awarded by the Ministry of Culture

Miro Gavran’s play Nora Today awarded the Ministry of Culture’s Marin Drzic Prize.

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2004

Marin Držić

Play Laughing Forbidden awarded by the Ministry of Culture

Play “Laughing Forbidden” received the “Marin Drzic” Award of the Croatian Ministry of Culture.

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2003

European Circle

Exceptional contribution of promoting European values

The award “European Circle” was awarded to Miro Gavran for the exceptional contribution of promoting European values in the area of culture. The award was given by the “European Movement”

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2002

IBBY Honor List

Forgotten Son was selected for the IBBY HONOUR LIST 2002

Miro Gavran’s novel Forgotten Son was selected for the IBBY HONOUR LIST 2002. The award ceremony will be held in the Swiss city of Basle in September.

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2000

The best comedy award

Zagreb City Comedy Theatre’s competition

Miro Gavran’s comedy Drivers for All Times was declared the best comedy in the Zagreb City Comedy Theatre’s competition held in connection with the Theatre’s 50th anniversary.

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1999

Best Central European Writer of the Year

Central European Time International Literary Award

“CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME” INTERNATIONAL LITERARY AWARD FOR 1999 (Best Central European Writer of the Year). The ten-member adjudicators made their unanimous decision on the award in Budapest, Hungary

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1997

The Best Overall Play

Best overall play at the 7th Marul’s Days Theatre Festival

THE LOVES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON performed by the Epilog Theatre company was voted best overall play at the 7th Marul’s Days Theatre Festival in Split

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1996

The most well-written comedy

19th Days of Laughter Theatre Festival in Zagreb

EVICTION, a comedy, won the prize for the most well-written comedy at the 19th Days of Laughter Theatre Festival in Zagreb

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1996

The Best Drama Text

6th Marul’s Days Theatre Festival in Split

DEATH OF AN ACTOR performed by the Epilog Theatre company at the 6th Marul’s Days Theatre Festival in Split brought Miro Gavran the prize for Best Drama Text in the New Theatre Reality selection.

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1995

Marin Držić

Award given by the Ministry of Culture of Croatia

DEATH OF AN ACTOR was awarded the Marin Držić prize, given by the Ministry of Culture of Croatia

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1995

Mato Lovrak

Award for the year’s best novel in Croatia for children

HAPPY DAYS, a novel, won the Mato Lovrak award for the year’s best novel in Croatia for children

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1994

1st prize in the daily newspaper

Vecernji list’s, short story competition

SAVING THE BEAR brought Miro Gavran 1st prize in the daily newspaper, Vecernji list’s, short story competition

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1992

Ivana Brlić Mažuranić

Award for the best children’s book of the year

ALL SORTS OF THINGS IN MY HEAD, a novel, won the Ivana Brlic Mazuranic prize for best children’s book of the year

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1985

2st prize in the daily newspaper

Vecernji list short story competition

MY GOOD FATHER was awarded 2nd prize in the Vecernji list short story competition

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1984

The Best Play Prize

CREON’S ANTIGONE won the jury’s best play prize

CREON’S ANTIGONE won the jury’s best play prize at the 12th Gavella Evenings Theatre Festival in Zagreb

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