Alberoandronico was founded with the aim of promoting and safeguarding citizens’ participation in the cultural, civic and social life of the community. Among the Association’s activities are the promotion of culture in all its forms, including literature, theatre, music and cinema; initiatives aimed at the most vulnerable groups; the practice of sport; the organisation of cultural trips, excursions and guided tours; cooperation with neighbourhood committees and educational institutions; and the development of forms of social assistance, as well as civic and environmental protection.
The Prize is divided into eight sections in the Italian language:
A) Unpublished poetry on a free theme;
B) Unpublished poetry collection on a free theme;
C) Unpublished narrative on a free theme (short story, essay, fable, article);
D) Unpublished work in poetry or prose on the theme: “The road, the home, the city, the environment: building and living the territory”;
E) Published book of fiction (E1) or poetry (E2);
F) Unpublished song lyrics on a free theme;
G) Unpublished work in poetry or prose on the theme: “Sport”;
H) Unpublished novel or essay (H1), unpublished poetry collection (H2).
A dialect section is also provided:
I) Unpublished poetry in dialect on a free theme.
A photography section is also provided:
L) Unpublished photographic work on a free theme.
A short film section is also provided:
M) Narrative short film (M1); video; documentary; music video; videodance; podcast; videopoetry (M2).
A painting section is also provided:
N) Painting on a free theme.
Participation is possible by submitting one’s work either by email or by post.
Awards
Awards are granted to the first six ranked entrants in each section and consist of cash prizes, cups, plaques, publications and certificates of merit. In addition, special prizes are established for the best works submitted from a foreign country and for the best works by poetry and fiction authors whose native language is not Italian. Special recognitions will be awarded to the youngest authors and to the more senior ones.
Certificates of merit will be awarded to the selected authors.
