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C.P. Hoogenhout Award
Presented by South African Library Association
Date 1960; 65 years ago (1960)
Country South Africa
Reward Gold medal

The C.P. Hoogenhout Award is a special prize given in South Africa. It celebrates the best original Afrikaans books for children. These books are usually for kids aged seven to twelve years old.

About the C.P. Hoogenhout Award

This award started in 1960. The South African Library Association created it. They wanted to honor great children's picture books.

How Often is the Award Given?

When the award first began, it was given out every year. But since 1982, it has been awarded every two years. This makes it a bit more special!

Who Supports the Award?

Since the year 2000, the SALI Trust has sponsored the award. They help make sure this important prize continues. The winner receives a gold medal.

Past Winners

Many talented authors and illustrators have won the C.P. Hoogenhout Award. Here is a list of some of the past winners:

  • 1960 - W.O. Kühne (Huppel verjaar)
  • 1961 - Alba Bouwer (Katrientjie van Keerweder)
  • 1962 - No award made
  • 1963 - F. du Plessis (author) and Katrine Harries (illustrator) (Rympieboek vir kleuters)
  • 1964 - Freda Linde (Snoet-alleen)
  • 1965 - No award made
  • 1966 - Günther Komnick (illustrator) (for Botter-aas written by Freda Linde)
  • 1967 - Günther Komnick (illustrator) (for Die stadsmusikante written by Freda Linde)
  • 1968 - Pieter W. Grobbelaar (author) and Katrine Harries (illustrator) (Die mooiste Afrikaanse sprokies)
  • 1969 - No award made
  • 1970 - No award made
  • 1971 - Alba Bouwer ('n Hennetjie met kuikens)
  • 1972 - No award made
  • 1973 - Freda Linde (Jos en Klos)
  • 1974 - Freda Linde (By die oog van die fontein)
  • 1975 - No award made
  • 1976 - Rona Rupert (Wat maak jy, Hektor?)
  • 1977 - Freda Linde (Die kokkewiet en sy vrou)
  • 1978 - No award made
  • 1979 - Hester Heese (Sêra Madêra)
  • 1980 - No award made
  • 1980 - No award made
  • 1981 - No award made
  • 1982-1983 - Alba Bouwer (Vlieg, swaeltjie, vlieg)
  • 1984-1985 - Tafelberg Uitgewers (Goue lint, my storie begint)
  • 1986-1987 - No award made
  • 1988-1989 - No award made
  • 1990-1991 - Barrie Hough (Droomwa)
  • 1992-1993 - No award made
  • 1994-1995 - Martie Preller (Anderkantland)
  • 1996-1997 - Janie Oosthuysen (Ouma Hester en die Dreadnought Merk III, Juffrou Luisenbosch en die breinwassers)
  • 1998-1999 - Verna Vels (Liewe Heksie en die rekenaar)
  • 2000-2001 - No award made
  • 2002-2003 - No award made
  • 2004-2005 - Leon de Villiers (Droomoog Diepgrawer)
  • 2006-2007 - Jaco Jacobs (Wurms met tamatiesous en ander lawwe rympies)
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