The Joaquín Gallegos Lara National Fiction Prize (Spanish: Premio Nacional de Narrativa Joaquín Gallegos Lara) is a prestigious literary award in Ecuador, named after the renowned Ecuadorian writer Joaquín Gallegos Lara. This prize honors outstanding contributions in the field of fiction, celebrating works that demonstrate exceptional narrative skill and innovation. Established to recognize and encourage literary talent within Ecuador, the award has become a symbol of excellence in storytelling, fostering a rich literary culture in the country. Each year, it draws submissions from a diverse range of authors, showcasing the depth and variety of Ecuadorian fiction. The winning works often explore complex themes and reflect the social, cultural, and historical landscape of Ecuador, contributing significantly to the nation’s literary heritage. The Joaquín Gallegos Lara Prize not only honors individual achievements but also highlights the importance of literature as a means of cultural expression and intellectual exploration in Ecuador. Since 1989 has been awarded yearly by the Municipality of Quito, Ecuador to the best national works in three categories: the short story, the novel, and theater.
List of winners
| Title | Author | Category | Year |
| 1822, La novela de la independencia | Íñigo Salvador | Novel | 2022 |
| Una boca sin dientes | Jorge Vargas Chavarría | Short Story | 2022 |
| Sanguínea | Gabriela Ponce Padilla | Novel | 2021 |
| Soplen vientos y a romper mejillas | Esteban Mayorga | Short Story | 2021 |
| Solo hay un jardín, en el fondo de todo hay un jardín | Gabriela Ponce Padilla | Theater | 2021 |
| Not awarded | 2020 | ||
| El manual de la derrota | José Hidalgo Pallares | Short Story | 2019 |
| El nuevo Zaldumbide | Salvador Izquierdo | Novel | 2019 |
| Siberia | Daniela Alcívar Bellolio | Novel | 2018 |
| Pelea de gallos | María Fernanda Ampuero | Short Story | 2018 |
| Lugar | Gabriela Ponce Padilla | Theater | 2018 |
| Mickey Mouse a Gogo | Paul Puma | Theater | 2017 |
| Las moscas y otros cuentos | Jorge Luis Cáceres | Short Story | 2017 |
| Humo | Gabriela Alemán | Novel | 2017 |
| Altanoche | Andrés Cadena | Short Story | 2016 |
| La curiosa muerte de María del Río | Juan Pablo Castro | Novel | 2016 |
| Tiempo | Abdón Ubidia | Short Story | 2015 |
| Todo ese ayer | Oscar Vela | Novel | 2015 |
| Los años perdidos | Juan Pablo Castro | Novel | 2014 |
| La muerte silba un blues | Gabriela Alemán | Short Story | 2014 |
| Caminando sobre arenas movedizas | Patricio Vallejo | Theater | 2013 |
| Pubis equinoccial | Raúl Vallejo | Short Story | 2013 |
| Volcán de Niebla | Jaime Marchan | Novel | 2013 |
| Malas compañías y otros caballos de Troya | Édison Paucar | Short Story | 2012 |
| Oscurana | Luis Carlos Mussó | Novel | 2012 |
| Las comedias de la muerte | Peky Andino | Theater | 2011 |
| Del otro lado de la ventana | Augusto Rodriguez | Short Story | 2011 |
| Desnuda oscuridad | Oscar Vela | Novel | 2011 |
| Dramaturgia desde el mar | Aristides Vargas | Theater | 2010 |
| Balas perdidas | Solange Rodríguez Pappe | Short Story | 2010 |
| El Grito del Hada | Adolfo Macías Huerta | Novel | 2010 |
| Juegos de Proteo | Juan Valdano | Short Story | 2009 |
| El Sabor de la Condena | Francisco Proaño Arandi | Novel | 2009 |
| Un cuento violento | Esteban Mayorga | Short Story | 2008 |
| Miércoles y estiércoles | Diego Cornejo Menacho | Novel | 2008 |
| El invitado | Carlos Arcos Cabrera | Novel | 2007 |
| El pan y la carne | Cristóbal Zapata | Short Story | 2007 |
| ¿Quién me ayuda a matar a mi mujer? | Carlos Carrión | Novel | 2006 |
| Medea llama por cobrar | Peky Andino | Theater | 2006 |
| Me descambias la vida | Roque Espinosa | Short Story | 2006 |
| Historias cercanas | José Hidalgo Pallares | Short Story | 2005 |
| El palacio del diablo | Modesto Ponce | Novel | 2005 |
| Relatos del día libre | Eliécer Cárdenas | Short Story | 2004 |
| La Madriguera | Abdón Ubidia | Novel | 2004 |
| Historia del país fingido | Francisco Proaño Arandi | Short Story | 2003 |
| Vientos de agosto | Carlos Arcos Cabrera | Novel | 2003 |
| La piscina | Francisco Granizo | Novel | 2002 |
| La Celada | Juan Valdano | Short Story | 2002 |
| Libro de los sueños | Jorge Dávila Vázquez | Short Story | 2001 |
| Los Nazarenos | Marcelo Lalama | Novel | 2001 |
| Flujo escarlata | Sonia Manzano Vela | Short Story | 1999 |
| Acoso textual | Raúl Vallejo | Novel | 1999 |
| Anillos de serpiente | Juan Valdano | Novel | 1998 |
| Las mujeres están locas por mí | Raúl Serrano Sánchez | Short Story | 1997 |
| La noche del rebaño | Luis Félix López | Novel | 1996 |
| El Examinador | Adolfo Macías Huerta | Short Story | 1996 |
| El corazón es un animal en celo | Carlos Carrión | Short Story | 1995 |
| El cristo feo | Alicia Yánez Cossío | Novel | 1995 |
| Profundo en la Galaxia | Santiago Páez | N/A | 1994 |
| Fiesta de solitarios | Raúl Vallejo | N/A | 1992 |
| Manuela | Luis Zúñiga | N/A | 1991 |
| El hombre de la mirada oblícua | Javier Vásconez | N/A | 1990 |
| Loco para loca la loca: cuentos para despeinarse la cara | Huilo Ruales | N/A | 1989 |