ACF Translation Prize 2026 - Winners and Prize Ceremony Announcement

The Austrian Cultural Forum celebrates the 2026 Translation Prize winners in an evening devoted to translation, language and Austrian literature.

The ceremony recognises winning entries in two categories of the Austrian Cultural Forum’s 2026 Translation Prize. Rachel Farmer won Category A for translating a passage by Birgit Birnbacher; Sharon Howe was runner-up. Chiara Haefliger won Category B for a translation of a passage by Sophie Reyer, with Sarah Escritt as runner-up. The source invites guests to an evening about translation, language and literature, but does not give an end time or admission price.