mittetriviaalne

Mittetriviaalne is a literary prize in Estonia, awarded annually since 2014. The name translates to "mid-season literary event" in Estonian. It is considered a mid-season honor, being presented between the major literary prizes in Estonia.

The prize is awarded to recognize and celebrate literary talent in the country. The selection committee chooses a work that showcases unique writing style, engaging stories, and critical literary opinion. The award winners are decided by a jury consisting of literary critics and writers.

The prize consists of an award and a cash grant, which are awarded to the winner. As of 2022, the cash prize allocated for the winner stands at €1,500.

Notably, the prize also acknowledges translators for their significant contributions in making the works more accessible to domestic readers.

Mittetriviaalne is part of the country's striving for national literary identity. The selected work that receives the award experiences increased visibility and is considered notable within the literary scene of Estonia.