viðmótið
Viðmótið is an annual literary award given by the Icelandic Literature Centre, an organization that promotes Icelandic literature and culture. The award is presented to a writer, editor, publisher, or translator who has made significant contributions to the development of Icelandic literature.
Viðmótið was established in 1996 and is named after the Icelandic word for "opposition" or "antipode," maintaining
The recipient of the award is chosen by the Icelandic Literature Centre's board of directors. The award
The main purpose of Viðmótið is to acknowledge the enduring impact and innovative contributions made by an