Ognena Nikuljski Wins 'Pegaz' Award for Best Unpublished Novel
Her work 'Peeked-Into Lives' earned one of the country's most significant literary prizes, dedicated to discovering new voices.
Ognena Nikuljski has won the "Pegaz" award for best unpublished novel of 2026, for her work "Peeked-Into Lives," organizers of the prestigious literary prize announced.
The "Pegaz" award is one of the country's most significant domestic literary prizes dedicated to discovering new voices in Macedonian literature — its focus on unpublished works gives it a distinct role in encouraging and promoting authors whose texts have not yet found their place on bookstore shelves.
Meaning Beyond the Award Itself
Awards like this carry value beyond the ceremony itself — the winning work typically receives publishing support, which for many authors represents a key step toward breaking into the literary world. For readers, the award also serves as a guide to quality new content from domestic authors.
With this "Pegaz" win, Nikuljski joins the list of authors whose work has already been recognized by the professional community before it even reaches the wider reading public.
MKNews Hub · Culture · September 4, 2026