| The Ranald MacDonald Award 2016 was granted to Zia Haider Rahman for his debut novel In the light of what we know (In het licht van wat wij weten). |
| 'This book is so comprehensive, so wide ranging and has, eventually, such a remarkable outcome, that the first winner exceeded all expectations. Its quality will be the touchstone for any future award.' |  |
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| A special prize was granted to Frederik L. Schodt for his oeuvre. |
| 'Friends of MacDonald • The Dutch Connection would not have existed if Frederik L. Schodt had not written the biography of Ranald MacDonald, as well as many other works on related subjects.' |  |
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| text | opening addressernst homburg | award ceremony speechzia haider rahman | award ceremony speechfred schodt |
| image | pictures ceremony | movies ceremonie | trophy |
| music | laurens moreno | | |
| press | press release | | |
