The Georg Büchner Prize is a prestigious literary award presented annually in Germany. Established in 1923, it honors outstanding contributions to German literature and is named after the playwright and poet Georg Büchner. The prize aims to recognize authors who have made significant impacts through their works. Awarded by the German Academy for Language and Literature, the prize includes a monetary award and is often seen as a mark of excellence in the literary field. Recipients are typically established writers, poets, or playwrights whose works reflect deep artistic and intellectual engagement.