Neda Pagon

Neda Pagon (1941–2020) was a prominent Slovenian sociologist, philosopher, translator, publicist, and long-time book editor whose work significantly impacted the fields of humanities and social sciences. She is best known for her commitment to literature and her advocacy for the importance of editorial work, which often remains in the shadow of authors and publishers. The award named after her, the Neda Pagon Award for Book Editor, recognizes editors who perform their work with deep respect for books, readers, and authors, highlighting the crucial role they play in realizing authors' aesthetic and intellectual ambitions.