Iran Pen Society
The Iran Pen Society () is an Iranian association of writers, formed in 1998 by some activists in the field of writing, but officially began operating after obtaining a legal license from Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance on 27 May 1999. The "Iran Pen Society" is the only official legal association of litterateurs whose members include poets, writers, critics, translators, researchers and thinkers in the humanities. The association is not affiliated with any political, religious or governmental party, group, organization, domestic or foreign. The "Iran Pen Society" has about 200 members. Purposes. The following are some of  the goals of the establishment of the "Iran Pen Society": Founders. Some of the founders of the "Iran Pen Society" are: Golden Pen Award. The "Iran Pen Society" Established the "Golden Pen Award" in Iran. This prize is for Best Poetry, Fiction, Research and Literary Criticism works and awarded annually on "National Pen Day" in Iran. The "Golden Pen Festival" was held to 16 courses in Iran so far. Important actions. The "Iran Pen Society" has pursued many activities in the field of Iranian art and culture, the most important of which are: