It honours Berwyn Prys Jones, an inspiring leader in Welsh language translation, who was Chair of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru for over a quarter of a century.
The Berwyn Prize is a new prize awarded for the first time in 2017.
The Berwyn Prize is awarded to the most promising candidate for Basic Membership, translation into English, if the required standard is achieved.
Winners of the Berwyn Prize
2022
Siôn Pennant Tomos, Caernarfon
Cymen*
2019
Bethan Eleri Thomas, Aldershot
Freelance translator*
2018
Ioan Rhys Davies, Cardiff
Prysg*
2017
Sophie Smith, Swansea
City and County of Swansea Council*
*Employer at time of winning the prize
Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru is part funded by the Welsh Government.