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. Gutierrez
Second Prize: "Disappearances" by Alexis A. L. Abola
Third Prize: "Prodigal" by Johannes L. Chua
Judges: 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 Vera
Third Prize: "Gagamba, The Spider from the Islands" by Benjamin Pimentel
Judges: 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. Ortuoste
Second Prize: "The River of Gold" by Jeena Rani Marquez - Manaois
Third Prize: "The Stain of Blackberries" by Rosario Cruz - Lucero
Judges: Federico M. Macaranas (Chairman), Katrina P. Tuvera - Quimbo, Thelma E. Arambulo
Poetry
First Prize: "Maps" by Eliza A. Victoria
Second Prize: "Stones and Other Poems" by Lourdes Marie S. La Viña
Third 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 - Condez
Second Prize: "The Shape of Happiness" by Peter Solis Nery
Third Prize: "The Shaggy Brown Chicken and Other Poems for Children (and for Chicken of All Ages)" by Kris Lanot Lacaba
Judges: 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 Winner
Third Prize: No Winner
Judges: Glenn Sevilla Mas (Chairman), Ronan Capinding, Josefina Estrella
Full Length Play
First Prize: "A Return Home" by Joshua L. Lim So
Second Prize: "If the Shoe Fits (Or, The Five Men Imelda Marcos Meets in Heaven)" by Peter Solis Nery
Third Prize: "Freshmen" by Jonathan R. Guillermo
Judges: Miguel Faustmann (Chairman), Malou Jacob, Nestor O. Jardin
Nobela (Novel)
Grand Prize: "Ang Banal na Aklat ng Mga Kumag" by Allan Alberto N. Derain
Judges: Reynaldo A. Duque (Chairman), Lilia F. Antonio, Fanny A. Garcia
Maikling Kuwento (Short Story)
First Prize: No Winner
Second Prize: No Winner
Third Prize: "Metro Gwapo" by Michael S. Bernaldez
Judges: 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. Antonio
Third Prize: "Si Inda, Ang Manok at Ang Mga Lamang-lupa " by Christian U. Tordecillas
Judges: 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. Neri
Second Prize: "Nagbibihis na ang Nanay" by Rosario Torres - Yu
Third Prize: "Kubeta" by Nancy Kimuell - Gabriel
Judges: Pamela C. Constantino (Chairman), Vina P. Paz, Lourd de Veyra
Tula (Poetry)
First Prize: "Agua" by Enrique Sia Villasis
Second Prize: "Mga Nakaw na Linya" by Joseph Rosmon M. Tuazon
Third Prize: "Ilang Tala Hinggil sa Daangbakal" by Christopher B. Nuyles
Judges: Rebecca T. Añonuevo (Chairman), Rofel G. Brion, Alfonso S. Mendoza
Tulang Pambata (Poetry for Children)
First Prize: "Ako ang Bida" by Marcel L. Milliam
Second Prize: "Isang Mabalahibong Bugtong" by Eugene Y. Evasco
Third Prize: "Manghuhuli Ako ng Sinag ng Araw" by John Enrico C. Torralba
Judges: 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. Velasco
Second Prize: "El Galeon de Simeon" by Layeta P. Bucoy
Third 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. Vera
Second Prize: "Tamala" by Liza C. Magtoto
Third Prize: "Panahon ng Sampung Libong Ilong" by Joshua L. Lim So
Judges: Rosauro 'Uro' Q. Dela Cruz (Chairman), Chris B. Millado, Robert Seña
Dulang Pampelikula (Screenplay)
First Prize: "Tru Lab" by Lemuel E. Garcellano
Second Prize: "Huling Isang Taon" by T-Jay K. Medina
Third Prize: "Emmanuel" by Helen V. Lasquite
Judges: Ricky Davao (Chairman), Gil Portes, Joel Lamangan
Short Story in Cebuano
First Prize: "Ang Tawo sa Punoan sa Nangka sa Hinablayan" by Richel G. Dorotan
Second Prize: "Isla Verde" by Errol A, Merquita
Third Prize: "Black Pearl" by Macario D. Tiu
Judges: Edgar S. Godin (Chairman), Erlinda Kintanar Alburo, Jaime L. An Lim
Short Story in Hiligaynon
First Prize: "Donato Bugtot" by Peter Solis Ner
Second Prize: "Kahapunanon sa Laguerta ni Alberto" by Alice Tan - Gonzales
Third Prize: "Pabalon" by Kizza Grace F. Gardoce
Judges: Nereo E. Jedeliz, Jr. (Chairman), Resurrección Hidalgo, Genevieve L. Asenjo
Short Story in Iluko
First Prize: Saddam by Ariel Sotelo Tabag
Second Prize: "Ayuno" by Juan A. Asuncion
Third 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
