A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize

The A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize is awarded triennially by the Association for Asian Studies, for an outstanding translation of a work of Southeast Asian literature into English.[1] It was established on the death of Alton L. Becker, in his memory.

Eligibility and nomination

Books eligible for the prize are English-language translations of literary works originally written in Southeast Asian languages. Nominations are submitted by publishers, each of which may enter a limited number of titles per award cycle. Works may only be considered within one regional prize category per cycle.[2]

Winners

2012

Huỳnh Sanh Thông (honorary)[3]

2013

Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit, translators of Khun Chang Khun Phaen[3][4]

2016

Soledad Reyes, translator of What Now, Ricky by Rosario de Guzman Lingat.[5]

2019

Stuart Robson, translator of The Old Javanese Ramayana; A New English Translation.[6]

2022

Roger Nelson (translator), translator of A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land by Suon Sorin.[7]

2025[8]

Kong Rithdee, translator of Memories of the Memories of the Black Rose Cat, by Veeraporn Nitiprapha (River Books Press).[1]

Honorable Mention: Tiffany Tsao, translator of Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Erikson Pasaribu (Tilted Axis)[1]


References

  1. ^ a b c "Becker Prize". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  2. ^ "Becker Prize". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  3. ^ a b kckp (2016-10-23). "Becker Prize". Khun Chang Khun Phaen. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  4. ^ "Translation of Thai classic wins international prize". Bangkok Post. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  5. ^ "Sol Reyes Awarded the A.L. Becker SE Asian Literature in Translation Prize for 2016 | Ateneo Global". global.ateneo.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  6. ^ Now, Asia (2019-02-18). "#AsiaNow Speaks with Stuart Robson". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  7. ^ "A.L. Becker Prize winner: A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land". NUS Press. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  8. ^ "Becker Prize". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
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