Edgar Valter Illustration Award was established by the Estonian Children’s Literature Center. The award is named after a beloved Estonian illustrator and children’s writer Edgar Valter. It values and recognizes the work of Estonian book illustrators, celebrates and commemorates the work and legacy of Edgar Valter, and promotes and supports the development of children’s literature. The prize is awarded every other year, and announced around the birthday of Edgar Valter on September 21.
The award was first established and announced in 2019.
| 2023 – Piret Raud |
| nominee Ulla Saar |
| nominee Kertu Sillaste |
| nominee Catherine Zarip |
| nominee Marja-Liisa Plats |
| 2021 – Anne Pikkov |
| nominee Piret Raud |
| nominee Katrin Ehrlich |
| nominee Urmas Viik |
| nominee Catherine Zarip |
| special mention by the jury Lucija Mrzljak |
| 2019 – Regina Lukk-Toompere |
| nominee Marja-Liisa Plats |
| nominee Priit Pärn |
| nominee Ulla Saar |
| nominee Catherine Zarip |
