The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winners for 2011 received their medals (for first Prize winners only), certificates (for all winners) and cash prizes during awarding ceremonies held on September 1, 2011, at the Peninsula Hotel Manila in Makati City. Guest of honor and speaker was National Artist for Literature Francisco Sionil Jose, who was conferred the Gawad Dangal ng Lahi by awards director, Sylvia Palanca - Quirino. Victor Emmanuel Carmelo 'Vim' Nadera served as Master of Ceremonies.
Novel
Grand Prize: "In the Service of Secrets" by Maria Victoria Vega Soliven - Blanco (Marivi Soliven - Blanco)Judges: J. Neil Garcia (Chairman), Benjamin S. Bautista, Criselda Yabes
Short Story
First Prize: "The Big Man" by Asterio Enrico N. GutierrezSecond Prize: "Disappearances" by Alexis A. L. AbolaThird Prize: "Prodigal" by Johannes L. ChuaJudges: Dean Francis Alfar (Chairman), Shirley O. Lua, Esther M. Pacheco
Short Story for Children
First Prize: "Tom Yum" by Georgina Veronica G. Alfar (Nikki Alfar)Second Prize: "Tatay, Through the Wind and the Waves" by Georgianna R. De VeraThird Prize: "Gagamba, The Spider from the Islands" by Benjamin PimentelJudges: Beaulah Pedregosa - Taguiwalo (Chairman), Feny Delos Angeles - Bautista, Luis Joaquin M. Katigbak
Essay
First Prize: "The Return for Home: Memories of Santa Ana Park" by Jennifer Rebecca L. OrtuosteSecond Prize: "The River of Gold" by Jeena Rani Marquez - ManaoisThird Prize: "The Stain of Blackberries" by Rosario Cruz - LuceroJudges: Federico M. Macaranas (Chairman), Katrina P. Tuvera - Quimbo, Thelma E. Arambulo
Poetry
First Prize: "Maps" by Eliza A. VictoriaSecond Prize: "Stones and Other Poems" by Lourdes Marie S. La ViñaThird Prize: "Maguindanao" by Simeon Dumdum, Jr.Judges: Mariano 'Marne' L. Kilates (Chairman), Joel M. Toledo, Mikael De Lara Co
Poetry for Children
First Prize: "The Universe and Other Poems" by Cynthia Baculi - CondezSecond Prize: "The Shape of Happiness" by Peter Solis NeryThird Prize: "The Shaggy Brown Chicken and Other Poems for Children (and for Chicken of All Ages)" by Kris Lanot LacabaJudges: Edgardo B. Maranan (Chairman), Maria Elena Paterno - Locsin, Lina B. Diaz de Rivera
One-Act Play
First Prize: "Evening at the Opera" by Florencio C. Quintos (Floy Quintos)Second Prize: No WinnerThird Prize: No WinnerJudges: Glenn Sevilla Mas (Chairman), Ronan Capinding, Josefina Estrella
Full Length Play
First Prize: "A Return Home" by Joshua L. Lim SoSecond Prize: "If the Shoe Fits (Or, The Five Men Imelda Marcos Meets in Heaven)" by Peter Solis NeryThird Prize: "Freshmen" by Jonathan R. GuillermoJudges: Miguel Faustmann (Chairman), Malou Jacob, Nestor O. Jardin
Nobela (Novel)
Grand Prize: "Ang Banal na Aklat ng Mga Kumag" by Allan Alberto N. DerainJudges: Reynaldo A. Duque (Chairman), Lilia F. Antonio, Fanny A. Garcia
Maikling Kuwento (Short Story)
First Prize: No WinnerSecond Prize: No WinnerThird Prize: "Metro Gwapo" by Michael S. BernaldezJudges: Jimmuel C. Naval (Chairman), Fidel Rillo, Jr., Marco Aniano V. Lopez
Maikling Kuwentong Pambata (Short Story for Children)
First Prize: "Alamat ng Duhat" by Segundo D. Matias Jr. (Jun Matias)Second Prize: "Sa Tapat ng Tindahan ni Mang Teban" by Joachim Emilio B. AntonioThird Prize: "Si Inda, Ang Manok at Ang Mga Lamang-lupa " by Christian U. TordecillasJudges: Dina Ocampo - Cristobal (Chairman), Virgilio V. Vitug, Felicitas E. Pado
Sanaysay (Essay)
First Prize: "Ang Pag-uwi ng Alibughang Anak ng Lupa" by Bernadette V. NeriSecond Prize: "Nagbibihis na ang Nanay" by Rosario Torres - YuThird Prize: "Kubeta" by Nancy Kimuell - GabrielJudges: Pamela C. Constantino (Chairman), Vina P. Paz, Lourd de Veyra
Tula (Poetry)
First Prize: "Agua" by Enrique Sia VillasisSecond Prize: "Mga Nakaw na Linya" by Joseph Rosmon M. TuazonThird Prize: "Ilang Tala Hinggil sa Daangbakal" by Christopher B. NuylesJudges: Rebecca T. Añonuevo (Chairman), Rofel G. Brion, Alfonso S. Mendoza
Tulang Pambata (Poetry for Children)
First Prize: "Ako ang Bida" by Marcel L. MilliamSecond Prize: "Isang Mabalahibong Bugtong" by Eugene Y. EvascoThird Prize: "Manghuhuli Ako ng Sinag ng Araw" by John Enrico C. TorralbaJudges: Heidi Emily Eusebio - Abad (Chairman), German Villanueva Gervacio, Jesus Manuel Santiago
Dulang May Isang Yugto (One-Act Play)
First Prize: "Ondoy: Ang Buhay sa Bubong" by Remi Karen M. VelascoSecond Prize: "El Galeon de Simeon" by Layeta P. BucoyThird Prize: "Posporo" by Bernardo O. Aguay Jr.Judges: Roy C. Iglesias (Chairman), Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr., Maribel Legarda
Dulang May Ganap na Haba (Full-Length Play)
First Prize: "Paalam, Señor Soledad" by Rodolfo C. VeraSecond Prize: "Tamala" by Liza C. MagtotoThird Prize: "Panahon ng Sampung Libong Ilong" by Joshua L. Lim SoJudges: Rosauro 'Uro' Q. Dela Cruz (Chairman), Chris B. Millado, Robert Seña
Dulang Pampelikula (Screenplay)
First Prize: "Tru Lab" by Lemuel E. GarcellanoSecond Prize: "Huling Isang Taon" by T-Jay K. MedinaThird Prize: "Emmanuel" by Helen V. LasquiteJudges: Ricky Davao (Chairman), Gil Portes, Joel Lamangan
Short Story in Cebuano
First Prize: "Ang Tawo sa Punoan sa Nangka sa Hinablayan" by Richel G. DorotanSecond Prize: "Isla Verde" by Errol A, MerquitaThird Prize: "Black Pearl" by Macario D. TiuJudges: Edgar S. Godin (Chairman), Erlinda Kintanar Alburo, Jaime L. An Lim
Short Story in Hiligaynon
First Prize: "Donato Bugtot" by Peter Solis NerSecond Prize: "Kahapunanon sa Laguerta ni Alberto" by Alice Tan - GonzalesThird Prize: "Pabalon" by Kizza Grace F. GardoceJudges: Nereo E. Jedeliz, Jr. (Chairman), Resurrección Hidalgo, Genevieve L. Asenjo
Short Story in Iluko
First Prize: Saddam by Ariel Sotelo TabagSecond Prize: "Ayuno" by Juan A. AsuncionThird Prize: "Ti Agdamdamili" by Norberto D. Bumanglang, Jr.Judges: Honor Blanco Cabie (Chairman), Roy V. Aragon, Priscilla Supnet Macansantos
English
First Prize: "The Golden Mean" by Mariah Christelle F. Reodica (St. Pedro Poveda College; Mandaluyong City)Second Prize: "Of Pixels and Power" by Scott Lee Chua (Xavier School; Greenhills, San Juan City)Third Prize: "Gods of the Internet" by Leo Francis F. Abot (Ateneo de Manila University; Quezon City)Filipino
First Prize: "Ang Makulit, Ang Mapagtanong, at Ang Mundo ng Kasagutan" by Mary Amie Gelina E. Dumatol (University of the Philippines - Manila)Second Prize: "Nang Maging Mendiola Ko ang Internet Dahil Kay Mama" by Abegail Joy Yuson Lee (Saint Jude Catholic School; San Miguel, Manila)Third Prize: "Isang Pindot sa Kamalayan" by Maria Bettina Clare N. Camacho (University of the Philippines - Diliman)Judges (both categories): Grace Dacanay Chong (Chairman), Perfecto T. Martin, Ruel S. De Vera