Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards

Entries had to comply with five general principles: the works must support or at least agree with the ruling party aims, foster Burmese culture, promote patriotism, help build character and advance ideas and contribute useful knowledge.

Although 12 awards could be given, the selection committee usually chose fewer, since it is often not possible to find a publication that meets the guidelines, particularly in the "novel" category.

They were:[6] The 2003 award presentation ceremony was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Yangon on 12 December 2004.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo addressed the attendees.

He presented the Life-Time Achievement National Literary Award to doyen literati Sayagyi Dr Kyaw Sein.

The attendees heard an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Thiha Thura U Tin Aung Myint Oo.

Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards for 2013 were:[15] Soe Myint Maung (Tharawaw) Lieutenant Lwin Bo Bo Aung Kan Myint MawSaw Khet Maung Kyi Nwe Min Thway Nge (Zigon) Ko Yaw (Economics)Khin Hnin Yi (YU) (science and applied science) science writer Ko Ko Aung Maung Yin Hlaing (Pyinmamyaing) Myat Wai Toe (University of Education) Yutyikhin (Bago) Zaw Myo Han (Ngathainggyoung)