The Tollens-Fonds ("Tollens foundation)" is a Dutch organization named for poet Hendrik Tollens (1780–1856). The organization awards a notable literary prize, the Tollens Prize and till 2008 also the Jacobson Prize.
Tollens Prize
The Tollens Prize () is a quinquennial award in the Netherlands designed to provide a five prominent literary honor. The prize is awarded for a body of work that, in the opinion of the jury, had the highest literary value in the preceding five years.
The award, established by the Board of Tollensfonds in 1902, is called the Tollensprijs since 1925. It was named after the poet Hendrik Tollens (1780–1856).
Winners
2015 - Hans Dorrestijn
2010 - Paulien Cornelisse
2005 - Jules Deelder
2000 - Heinz Hermann Polzer (Drs. P) 1992 - Marten Toonder 1988 - Koos Schuur 1983 - Belcampo 1978 - Michel van der Plas 1973 - Anton Koolhaas 1968 - F.C. Terborgh 1963 - Ina Boudier-Bakker 1958 - Maria Dermoût 1953 - Bertus Aafjes 1948 - H.W.J.M. Keuls 1943 - J.W.F. Werumeus Buning 1938 - Herman de Man 1933 - Arthur van Schendel 1928 - R. van Genderen Stort 1923 - Louis Couperus 1918 - Willem Kloos 1918 - Jacobus van Looy 1913 - P.C. Boutens 1913 - Lodewijk van Deyssel 1908 - Carel Scharten and Margo Scharten-Antink 1903 - G. van Hulzen
Jacobson award
Named for Jos. Jacobson, this award is given every three years to an "elderly" writer or critic, often for their entire oeuvre.
