Nominations are now open for the 2025 International Vigdís Prize.
The Vigdís Prize is awarded annually by the Icelandic government, the University of Iceland, and the Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding, in honor of Her Excellency Ms. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former President of Iceland (1980–1996) and current UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Languages. The Prize spotlights exceptional achievements in the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity, multilingualism, and translation.
The International Vigdís Prize amounts to 6 million Icelandic kronas (ISK). Nominations must include reasons for nomination and be submitted by June 2 via the electronic form.