Association of Writers of Republika Srpska

The Association of Writers of Republika Srpska (Udruženje književnika Srpske, Удружење књижевника Српске) is Republika Srpska's official writing association.

History
The association was founded in 1993 on the Jahorina under president Nikola Koljević who was a professor and politician. From 2003, the president of the association Zoran Kostić moved the headquarters from Srpsko Sarajevo to Banja Luka.

First management
The first management of three members was chosen by a secret vote. The management was:
 * Nikola Koljević, president
 * Nikola Vukolić, vicepresident
 * Ranko Popović, secretary.

Awards

 * Ribbon for life achievement
 * Kočić award
 * UKS plaque
 * Đuro Damjanović award
 * Book of the Year award