Hoogenhout Award is awarded since 1960 to recognize the best original Afrikaans book for children between seven and twelve years of age.
The South African Library Association instituted the prize for the best children's picture book.
[2] In earlier years the prize was awarded annually, but since 1982 it is awarded every two years.
Since 2000 the awards have been sponsored by the SALI Trust.
[1] Previous winners are:[3]