Dhahan Youth Award is sponsored by: Surrey, B.C. (November 17, 2023) - Eight British Columbia youth were presented with the Dhahan Youth Award for writing stories in Punjabi and English. They also received framed certificates, $500 cheques and
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Celebrating the Punjabi language
By awarding excellence in novel and short story writing
The world's signature prize for Punjabi literature
The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature celebrates the rich culture and transnational heritage of Punjabi literature and language. The prize aims to promote the growth of Punjabi language globally, as well as encourage new, emerging, and established writers working in the two Punjabi scripts, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi.
$45,000 CAD
One winner prize of $25,000 CAD
Two finalist prizes of $10,000 CAD each
Winner and finalists from out of town receive airfare and accomodation to attend award ceremonies in Vancouver, B.C.
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Dhahan Prize announces first female winner of $25K award, two finalists of $10K each
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Vancouver, B.C. (November 16, 2023) - The world’s signature prize for Punjabi fiction tonight announced its first female winner, Deepti Babuta, of a $25,000 CAD award. Alongside her, Jameel Ahmad Paul and Balijit were awarded $10,000 CAD each as two

List of all 2023 Dhahan Prize Events
By Dhahan Prize
This year, the Dhahan Prize will be hosting multiple events to celebrate Punjabi language and culture. See below for our list of events. Event information is given for each event below. Jump to: Back to top Nov. 15, 2023 -