László L. Simon

writer, poet, editor

Székesfehérvár, 28 March 1972

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–2025)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2025–)

László L. Simon (b. 1972), an Attila József Prize–winning poet, editor, publisher, literary organiser, essayist, cultural policymaker, and head of cultural institutions, is a versatile figure of

Laurel Wreath Award of Hungary

Hungarian state award for those who have achieved outstanding performance in the field of Hungarian literature and already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture.

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2023governmental award

Officer's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2007governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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