The Italian Cultural Institute of Bangkok is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the second edition of the Milo Prize, the literary and cultural competition created by ENPA, Costanza Rizzacasa d’Orsogna, and Corriere Animali of Corriere della Sera.
The Prize is inspired by the trilogy Storia di Milo (Guanda, 2018–2023), dedicated to Milo, the black kitten born with a disability who, through his vitality and determination, won the hearts of readers of all ages in Italy and around the world.
Following the success of the first edition, which saw the award of a young student in Rome Capitale, this year’s theme will be “The Beauty of Diversity”—an invitation to reflect upon and narrate how differences make each individual and community truly valuable.
For 2026, the Prize introduces a new video section: short films (maximum 3 minutes) capable of conveying, through narration and imagery, the value of inclusion.
Participation Guidelines
- Written entries (maximum three pages / 5,400 characters) and videos must be submitted by February 17, 2026—National Cat Day—at premiomilo@enpa.org.
- Three finalists will be selected in each category.
- The winning work will be published on Corriere Animali at corriere.it.
- The top three winners will also receive copies of the Storia di Milo trilogy, generously provided by Guanda.
The competition is open to everyone, adults and children alike, with the freedom to feature animals of any species—not only cats.
The Milo Prize is not only a tribute to a small cat who turned his fragility into strength but also an opportunity to promote, through creativity, a universal message of empathy and respect.
We warmly invite students, writers, enthusiasts, and creators to take part in this initiative and to share with us their stories and visions.
