Core Points - The fifth Sanmao Essay Award was held in Dinghai District, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, celebrating the literary legacy of the writer Sanmao and her connection to her hometown [1] - The award has become a significant cultural symbol for the local area, linking the community with Sanmao's literary spirit [1] Group 1 - The fifth Sanmao Essay Award received a record 716 submissions, the highest number in its history, since its launch in April last year [2] - A total of 13 works were awarded, including 5 grand prizes for both essay collections and individual essays, along with 4 strength awards and 4 emerging awards [2] - The submitted works covered a wide range of themes, including marine culture, traditional culture, rural life, urban writing, character narratives, and expressions of familial affection [2] Group 2 - The participating authors ranged in age from the elderly to young writers born in the 1990s, including many overseas Chinese writers [2]