An Evening of Translation: 2025 QSSI Translation Prize & Inaugural Literary Translation Fellowship Ceremony

The 2025 Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Translation Prize is a $10,000 prize honoring the best English translation of a work written originally in the Spanish language. Among the finalists are translated works written by renowned authors from across the Spanish-speaking world. Aimed to support unpublished translators and emerging translators, the $20,000 Inaugural Literary Translation Fellowship and ten $500 honorable mentions will be awarded. 

The ceremony will take place at the New York University Espacio de Culturas (NYU KJCC), 53 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012, on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00pm.

Join us for the announcement of the winners and for a conversation about the winning translations followed by a Q&A with special guests.

After the ceremony you are invited to join us for a Spanish cocktail hour.

Doors will open at 6:45pm. Please note that seating is limited and RSVPs are required for entry.