Assam Valley Literary Award

01 January 2011
Assam Valley Literary Award
Assam Valley Literary Award
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Email Address: info@wmtea.com
Editor/Founder: William Magor Education Trust
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize

Description: The Assam Valley Literary Award was instituted by the Williamson Magor Education Trust. The tea company conceived the Assam Valley Literary Award in 1990 to honour outstanding creative writers who have enhanced the richness of Assamese literature. The award comprises of a cash award, a scroll of honour made of Assam "Muga" silk and a specially designed golden trophy. This trophy has been designed by the famous artist of Assam, Shri Shobha Brahma.

Read about the 2010 winner here.

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