Ark Prize of the Free Word
The Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord (Ark Prize of the Free Word) is a symbolic award which was created in 1951 by Herman Teirlinck and the editorial team of the Nieuw Vlaams Tijdschrift (New Flemish magazine) to counteract ideologically driven restrictions on the freedom of expression.
He wanted to bring those persons into the spotlight who actively promote the freedom of opinion. No financial reward is associated with the prize. The names of the laureates become engraved in an art object (Ark) which is kept in the AMVC in Antwerp.
Laureates of the Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord
- 1990 André De Beul for his political courage.
- 1991 Frie Leysen for ten year De Singel.
- 1992 Paula D'Hondt for her work for immigrants.
- 1993 Jan Blommaert and Jef Verschueren for 'Het Belgisch Migrantendebat'
- 1994 Gerard Alsteens(GAL) for his graphical work.
- 1995 Tom Lanoye for 'Maten en Gewichten'
- 1996 Gie van den Berghe for 'Getuigen'
- 1997 Wannes Van de Velde for his music.
- 1998 Pjeroo Roobjee for his art.
- 1999 Sophie de Schaepdrijver for De Groote Oorlog.
- 2000 ZAK for his cartoons.
- 2001 Ludo Abicht for Intelligente Emotie.
- 2002 Pol Hoste for 'De Lucht naar Mirabel'.
- 2003 Wim Distelmans for his contribution to the legalisation of euthanasia.
- 2004 Rik Pinxten for 'De Artistieke Samenleving'.
- 2005 Christine Van Broeckhoven, molecular geneticist.
- 2006 Marleen Temmerman for 'Onrust in de Onderbuik'.
- 2007 Roma vzw
- 2008 David Van Reybrouck for 'Missie'.
- 2009 Luc Huyse for Seismograaf van de samenleving
- 2010 Geert Buelens: Europa Europa [1]
- 2011 Philippe Van Parijs for his sociopolitical and ethical theories.
See also
References
- Lukas De Vos (red.): Een Onberaamd Verbond. 50 Jaar Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord. Antwerpen, De Vrienden van de Zwarte Panter 2000, 288 blz., ill.
- Lukas De Vos (red.): "Buiten het Bereik van Farisese Handen. 60 Jaar Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord". Antwerpen, De Vrienden van de Zwarte Panter, 112 blz., ill.