The Boekenpauw, also known as the Yvonne Gillé-Decoeneprijs, is a Flemish award for a Flemish or Dutch illustrator for the best illustrations in a children's book.
[update] The Boekenpauw and Boekenpluim awards were established in 1989.
[2] The award was given again in 2018 sponsored by association of authors, composers and publishers SABAM and GAU (Groep Algemene Uitgevers).
[2] Gerda Dendooven won the Boekenpauw four times: in 1990, 1995, 2002 and 2007.
[3] Several illustrators have won the Boekenpauw twice: Carll Cneut (2000 and 2004),[4] Goele Dewanckel (1999 and 2005), Ingrid Godon (2001 and 2015), Tom Schamp (2008 and 2013) en André Sollie (1998 and 2010).