Overview
- The new award replaces Ventosa-Arrufat’s previous backing of a contest linked to the Fundación Elena Poniatowska, signaling a shift toward pan-Hispanic circulation.
- The winner will receive €20,000 plus royalties, with simultaneous editions in four countries and distribution throughout Latin America.
- Manuscripts are being accepted now through mid-February 2026, with sources citing either February 12 or 13 as the deadline; entries are submitted at premioalmadia.com.
- The inaugural jury comprises Cristina Rivera Garza, Selva Almada and Mónica Ojeda, who will evaluate originality, literary quality, narrative development, character and setting, and impact.
- Eligibility covers authors 25 or older with an unpublished novel in Spanish of 25,000–45,000 words; five finalists will be named in June 2026 and the winner will be announced in July in Mexico City under a five-year pact that may extend, including a planned multi-country promotional tour.