The Talaang Ginto is perhaps the longest-running state-run literary contest that began in 1963 by the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (Institute of National Language).
The recipient of the first prize is automatically proclaimed as the Makata ng Taon or “Poet of the Year,” and delivers a valedictory response during the awarding ceremonies.
Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir Mikka Ann V. Cabangon Paterno Buban Baloloy Jr. Paolo Miguel Gamboa Tiausas Karl Ivan Dan V. Orit Michael Jude C. Tumamac Christian Jil R. Benitez Aldrin P. Pentero Mark Anthony S. Angeles Christian Ray P. Pilares Ezzard R. Gilbang Joselito Delos Reyes Alvin C. Ursua Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez David Michael M. San Juan Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez Reuel Molina Aguila Genaro R. Gojo Cruz Louie Jon Agustin Sanchez Jerry B. Gracio Genaro R. Gojo Cruz Nestor A. Barco Carlos Guevarra Payongayong Maribel G. Bagabaldo Eugene Y. Evasco Tomas F. Agulto Reynaldo A. Duque Tomas F. Agulto Ariel Dim.
Borlongan Niles Jordan D. Breis Cirilo F. Bautista Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo Rowena F. Festin Ariel N. Valerio Lilia Quindoza Santiago Tomas F. Agulto Fidel D. Rillo.
Jr. Mike L. Bigornia Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D. Nadera Virgilio S. Almario Flor Condino Gonzales Pedro L. Ricarte Edmundo Libid Lamberto E. Antonio Jesus Manuel Santiago Jesus Manuel Santiago Galeny G. Topacio-Manalaysay Teo T. Antonio Romulo A. Sandoval Isaias Villaflores Aurelio G. Angeles (no winner proclaimed) Ramon H. Belen (no contest held) Rogelio G. Mangahas Victor S. Fernandez Celestino M. Vega Federico Licsi Espino Vict.