The Hagþenki 2024 award went to Erla Hulda Halldórsdóttir for her book Strá fír straumi. The Life of Sigríður Pálsdóttir 1809–1871. Publisher Bjartur.

Review by the Awards Committee: An influential biography that sheds new light on the 19th century and provides unique insight into the world of women. Based on Sigríður's invaluable letters to her brother spanning half a century.

The recognition was presented at a ceremony on February 25th at the National Library, and at the same time a micro-exhibition with documents related to the publication was opened.