The literary competition recognising female writing talent in the Valencian Community, with a prize fund of €4,000
The call for entries has been published in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana (DOGV), further establishing this competition as one of the most significant cultural events in the region in terms of equality and literary creation.
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Prize fund and key features of the competition
The competition offers a total prize fund of €4,000, distributed as follows:
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A first prize of €2,000
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Two runners-up prizes of €1,000 each
In addition, the rules stipulate that, where works are submitted by authors belonging to women’s associations, one of the runners-up prizes must be awarded to one of these entrants. The jury may also grant special mentions, without financial award, where it considers the quality of other submissions to merit recognition.
Promoting equality and women’s empowerment
The Director General for Equality and of the Women’s Institute, Davinia Bono, highlighted the importance of the competition, noting that it “makes visible women’s commitment to reaffirming equality and empowerment through their narrative works.”
According to Bono, initiatives of this kind enrich the Valencian literary landscape and help to consolidate spaces for expression free from discrimination.
Participation requirements and submission of works
The competition is open to adult women resident in the Valencian Community. Short stories may be submitted until 17 April, preferably online via the Generalitat’s electronic headquarters or through the dedicated link on the PROP Guide.
Key formal requirements include:
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Original and previously unpublished works
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Language: Valencian or Spanish
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Length: minimum of four pages and maximum of twelve
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Format: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, double-spaced
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Submission in PDF format (online) or on DIN-A4 paper (physical registry)
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Each work must be identified by title and accompanied by the corresponding application form
Assessment criteria
The jury will be appointed and chaired by the head of the Directorate General for Equality and the Women’s Institute. The main evaluation criteria include:
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Literary quality
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Narrative coherence
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Promotion of non-discriminatory and non-sexist values
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Challenging traditional gender stereotypes
Growing participation in the competition
In the 2025 edition, a total of 105 short stories were submitted, 11 of which were presented by women’s associations, reflecting the growing interest in and consolidation of the competition.
The first prize was awarded to Ainoa García García for the work Sacramento también es nombre de mujer.
The runners-up prizes were awarded to:
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Mónica Fernández Menéndez, for La templanza del caracol, a member of Ewa Network
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María Amparo Pérez Ballester, for La mujer de azul, a member of the Mislata Women’s Association
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