AELfwine Awards LogoOur friends at La Sociedad Tolkien Española (STE) have informed us that they are now taking submissions for their 12 annual Ælfwine Awards contest. Held every year to further the study of the works and life of J.R.R. Tolkien, the contest is open to anyone who has an interest in writing about Tolkien and/or his writings, from amateurs to professionals. Essays may be submitted in either Spanish or English and are due no later than October 1, 2016 to the following email address: premiosaelfwine@sociedadtolkien.org

The winning essays will be published on their website in November, 2016. First prize includes 120 Euros and a year’s free membership in the Spanish Tolkien Society. Second prize is a year’s free membership in their Tolkien Society. Keep reading for the complete rules.

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Cartel_certamen_ensayo_Aelfwine_2014_-_Sociedad_Tolkien_Espanola_LOW_RES News from our friends at the Spanish Tolkien Society, which has just has announced its 10th edition of the Essay Awards Ælfwine Awards 2014.

The aim of the awards is to promote and encourage the knowledge and study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and works. The deadline date for submission of essays is be October 1st, 2014. Follow the link below for more information. Continue reading “Spanish Tolkien Society announces Ælfwine Awards 2014”