Winners of the 2024 Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature, the Arts, and Science

The winners of the 2024 Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature, the Arts, and Science have been announced following the Joint Jury’s meeting on 27 September 2024. After extensive deliberations, the jury selected the laureates based on their exceptional contributions to the cultural, artistic, and scientific landscape of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared heritage among the Baltic nations.

Baltic Assembly Prize 2024 Winners

Literature: Rein Raud – Awarded for his novel “Katkurong” (“The Plague Train,” 2023).
The Arts: Dāvis Sīmanis – Awarded for the film “Maria’s Silence,” a Latvian-Lithuanian co-production and Berlin International Film Festival award winner.
Science: Limas Kupčinskas – Awarded for his significant contributions to clinical and fundamental research in the field of digestive and liver diseases.

Jury

The 2024 Joint Jury, composed of experts from each of the Baltic States, ensured a balanced and thorough selection process. This year’s jury members included Donata Mitaitė, Ramutė Rachlevičiūtė, Valdemaras Razumas (Chair of the Joint Jury), Ieva Kolmane, Edīte Tišheizere, Valdis Muktupāvels, Karl-Martin Sinijärv, Vano Allsalu, and Ragne Kõuts-Klemm. 

Purpose of the Baltic Assembly Prize

Established to recognize and support excellence in literature, the arts, and science, the Baltic Assembly Prize fosters collaboration among Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The Prize highlights shared cultural values and promotes dialogue about intellectual and cultural advancements across the region. It serves to inspire the next generation of writers, artists, and scientists in the Baltic States.

Award Ceremony

The 2024 Baltic Assembly Prize Award Ceremony will take place during the 43rd Session of the Baltic Assembly on October 17-18, 2024, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The winners will receive a monetary award, a certificate, and a statuette, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

The Baltic Assembly Prize continues to strengthen cultural and intellectual connections between Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, encouraging future contributions to the fields of literature, the arts, and science.