From 2000 to 2005, the N.V.M. Gonzalez Short Story Awards were held in the Philippines, calling for the best short story of the year written by a Philippine citizen, and presented annually by the University of the Philippines’ Creative Writing Center and N.V.M., Inc. The grand prize was a hefty 50,000 pesos (roughly $1,000 USD) and produced a fresh crop of writers and their emerging work. The following is the list of awardees, in descending chronological order:
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2005
Short Story The Tomato Game By Nvm Gonzales La
- The story meanders along a weird theme about the Filipino identity and the Filipino family, but I cannot grasp it well. It takes a couple of reads to really understand. NVM Gonzales, however, succeeds in painting landscapes.
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- Grand Prize: At the End of the Hyphen by Exie Abola
- Special Prize: Closeopen by Janet Villa
2004
- First Prize: Rest Stop by Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta
- Second Prize: Megastar by Arvin Abejo Mangohig
- Third Prize: The Proper Use of Elbows by U Z. Eliserio
- Finalist: Leather by Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta
2003
- Grand Prize: Undercurrents by Janet Villa
- Special Award: The Hero of the Snore Tango by Ian Rosales Casocot
- Runners-up: The Bus Driver’s Daughter by H.O. Santos; Dogs Bark at the Full Moon by Reynaldo Ventura; Eyeball by Alfonso I. Dacanay; Quiapo by John Paul Abellera; Self With Dog, 1997 by Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta; Tony’s Big Night From the Rain by Alfonso Mendoza
2002
- Grand Prize: The Man Who Sold Dreams by Antonio Hidalgo
- Special Award: We Won’t Cry Over This by Socorro A. Villanueva
- Runners-up: Turtle Season by Timothy R. Montes; Fireworks by H. O. Santos; Mountain Air by Ernesto Superal Yee
Short Story The Tomato Game By Nvm Gonzales Md
2001
- Grand Prize: Days of Darkness, White Nights by Charlson Ong
- Runners-up: Death of Fray Salvador Montano, Conquistador of Negros by Rosario Cruz Lucero; Fallout by Ma. L.M. Fres-Felix
- Best First Published Short Story: Lavender by Socorro A. Villanueva
- Runners-up: Intersection by April Timbol Yap; Bundle by Jan Philippie V. Carpio
2000
- Grand Prize: Good Intentions 101: SY 72-73 by Carmen Aquino Sarmiento
- Runners-up: Dance by Isolde Amante; The Music of the Night by Antonio Hidalgo; The Composo of Hacienda Buyong by Rosario Cruz Lucero; Dancers by Alfred Yuson
It was his assigned duty to be up early in the morning and be on his way to the baker’s to buy rolls and pan de sal for the breakfast table. He was fourteen and he has already got used to his task. On his way he thought of the bread of salt – pan de sal – and wondered how it was made, what gives its flavor and shape. He looked around the landscape at daybreak and once again remembered how much he adored Aida, the niece of the old Spaniard whom he thought he was destined to serve, just like his late Grandfather. At times he thought it was his duty to stay in the house in the service of the young maiden. He even dreamed that she likewise keeps an intense emotion for him, which she will only dare manifest in the right time.
The Tomato Game By Nvm Gonzales
He was a diligent student and violinist. It didn’t take long before he was transferred from second to first violin and before long, he was invited to join Pete Saez’ band and perform in one engagement after another. He was happy to earn money through his own skill, although it was with utter bitterness that he had to endure rehearsals despite the outward disapproval of his aunt against his chosen field. She thought musicians are no better than dogs scurrying to get their mouths on food scraps in trash bins. But he didn’t mind, thinking that the money he’ll earn from playing the violin will allow him the capacity to buy a brooch and beautiful stationery for his ardent love letters to Aida.
Short Story The Tomato Game By Nvm Gonzales Summary
Then he was invited, together with Saez’ band, to the asalto for Don Esteban's daughters who were arriving from Manila. He was honored to be in a sophisticated gathering and get a magnified look at Aida’s stunning beauty. He was beside himself with immeasurable joy and pride but will later on be displaced by an equally immeasurable embarrassment at the buffet table after Aida caught him sneaking some sweets into the packet under his shirt. She nonetheless offered him a big package of food after the party but due to his intense shame, he lost the composure to react, along with the entire ardor he used to shower the maiden with. After the party they led the guests home with their music. Then with Paez, he went to the bakery to buy pan de sal with his own money. But the bread wasn’t ready yet so they waited.