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Amazon/Books in Canada First Novel Award
Amazon.ca and Books in Canada team up to offer this annual award that recognizes the outstanding achievement of a first-time novelist
Ann Connor Brimer Award
Presented annually by the Nova Scotia Library Association to an author living in Atlantic Canada for his or her outstanding contribution to children's literature
Anne Spencer Lindbergh Prize
An award given by the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation to an author whose children's fantasy novel is judged to be the best published in the English language in the last two years
Arthur Ellis Awards
The Crime Writers of Canada presents awards in six categories for works in the crime genre published for the first time in the previous year, by authors living in Canada or by Canadian writers living outside of Canada
Banff Mountain Book Competition
Presented annually by the Banff Mountain Book Festival; awards are given in four categories for books with subject matter pertaining to mountains and rustic travel, and a grand prize is awarded to the best overall book
Botanical Council Awards
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries presents this annual award to writers of works, not limited by genre, that are significant in botanical or horticultural literature
Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award
Alternating each year between poetry and short fiction, this award is presented to a Canadian writer below the age of thirty-five, who has not yet published in book form
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Awards
Choosing from hundreds of titles, the Canadian Children's Book Centre selects a list of recommended titles for children and young adults, which represents the best in Canadian children's books, magazines, and multimedia
Canadian Jewish Book Award
Awarded to a Canadian work with Jewish content or theme
Canadian Library Book of the Year for Children Award
Sponsored by the National Book Service and awarded to a Canadian resident who has published a creative writing work for children twelve and younger in Canada in the past year
Canadian Library Young Adult Award
Awarded annually by the Canadian Library Association for a novel, play, or poetry for young adults, written by a Canadian and published in Canada
Canadian Library Association Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award
Established in 1971 by the Canadian Library Association to recognize the best illustrated book for children published in Canada and illustrated by a Canadian citizen or resident
Canadian Science Writers' Association Award
Awards presented in several categories for excellence in Canadian science journalism
Charles Taylor Prize
Established in commemoration of essayist Charles Taylor, this award is given annually to the author whose non-fiction book best demonstrates an uncommon command of the English language, elegance of style, and subtlety of thought and perception
Chocolate Lily Book Award
A readers' choice award for children's literature by authors in B.C.
Commonwealth Writers Prize
Awards given in several categories by the Commonwealth Foundation and administered by Booktrust to encourage and reward writers of prose fiction writing in English and who are citizens of the Commonwealth English
Cuisine Canada Culinary Book Awards
Presented annually by Cuisine Canada to honour excellence in food and drink writing; awards are given in three categories; cookbooks, books about food and beverage that are not cookbooks, and books that promote Canada's distinct food culture
Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Given by The Writers' Union of Canada and John Gleed in honour of Danuta Gleed for a Canadian writer's first collection of short fiction
Drainie-Taylor Biography Prize
Administered by the Writers' Trust of Canada, this award is presented annually for the best work of biography, autobiography, or personal memoir
Edna Staebler Award
A creative non-fiction award, sponsored and administered by Wilfrid Laurier University, given to a Canadian for a first or second published book that has a Canadian locale or a particular Canadian significance
enRoute awards
enRoute magazine honours the best travel guides for business travellers published in a given year
Gabrielle Roy Prize for Criticism
In honour of the late Gabrielle Roy, two prizes are awarded each year to the authors of works of literary criticism dealing with Canada or Quebec literature, written in English and French, and published in the previous year
Gerald Lampert Memorial Award
Given by the League of Canadian poets, in memory of Gerald Lampert, to recognize the best first book of poetry published by a Canadian in the preceding year
Giller Prize
Established in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch to honour his late wife, literary journalist Dorothy Giller, the Giller Prize is awarded annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English between November 1 and October 15 of any given year
Governor General's Literary Awards
Given annually to the best English-language and the best French-language book in seven categories: Fiction, Literary Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Children's Literature (text), Children's Literature (illustration), and Translation (from French to English)
Grand Prix du Livre du Montreal
Awarded annually for an exceptional work in English or French written by a Montreal resident
IACP Cookbook Awards
Awards in several cookbook categories, as well as an award for the Best Cookbook of the Year, presented annually by the International Association of Culinary Professionals
IODE Book Award Toronto Chapter
Presented annually to a Canadian author or illustrator by the Municipal Chapter of Toronto IODE to encourage the publication of books for children between the ages of six and twelve
Jacob's Creek World Food Media Awards
The World Food Media Awards and Australia's Jacob's Creek winery team up to honour excellence in cookbook publishing; awards are given in several different categories including hardcover cookbooks, paperback cookbooks, food books, and drink books
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John Glassco Translation Prize
Awarded annually for a book-length publication in Canada of a French work in English translation
Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize
The Kiriyama Pacific Rim Institute awards this annual prize for the best fiction and non-fiction books published in English from anywhere in the world that contribute to a greater understanding and cooperation among the peoples and nations of the Pacific Rim
Lionel Gelber Prize
Founded in 1989 by Lionel Gelber, this prize seeks to broaden public debate on significant global issues; it is awarded in partnership with the Munk Centre for International Studies
MWPA Awards
A series of awards, including the John Hirsch Award, the Carol Shields Award, and the McNally Robinson Award, given to Manitoba writers
Matt Cohen Award
Presented annually to a Canadian writer of either poetry or prose, writing in either French or English, who has dedicated his or her life to writing as a primary pursuit
Mr. Christie's Book Award
Founded in 1989 by Christie Brown & Co, this award is given annually to Canadian authors and illustrators to honour the best in literature for children up to age sixteen
Marian Engel Award
Established by the Writers' Trust of Canada in honour of author Marian Engel; the award is given annually to a female Canadian writer in mid-career for a body of work in anticipation of her future contribution
National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award
The award is offered annually for the best English language book, containing at least 500 words of text (preferably with Canadian content) in any category, suitable for children aged 13 and under.
Norma Fleck Award
Presented annually by the Canadian Children's Book Centre and the Fleck family to an author and illustrator of Canadian non-fiction for children published in a selected calendar year
Ontario Historical Society Awards
To honour individuals who have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Ontario's heritage, the Ontario Historial Society presents awards in five book categories
Ottawa Book Award
Organized by the Office of Cultural Affairs in Ottawa and presented to an English and French author of fiction living in Ottawa to recognize outstanding books published by Ottawa authors and promote literary excellence in the community
Pat Lowther Memorial Award
Given by the League of Canadian poets, in memory of Pat Lowther, for the best book of poetry published by a Canadian woman in the preceding year
Pearson Writers' Trust Non-fiction Prize
Awarded annually by Pearson Canada for a work of non-fiction that shows the highest literary merit
Prix Aurora Awards
People's Choice awards presented annually in ten categories for long or short works of science fiction and fantasy in English and French and written by a Canadian citizen
Quebec Writers' Federation
The Quebec Writers' Federation presents to Quebec residents several annual awards, including the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction, the McAuslan First Book Prize, the Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction, the A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry, and the Translation Prize
Red Cedar Awards
British Columbia's Young Readers' Choice award that recognizes the best fiction and non-fiction books as decided by children between grades four and seven
Red Maple Awards
A readers' choice program in which Canadian students in grades seven to nine vote on the best fiction book written by a Canadian author for young adults and published within the last two years
Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize
Presented annually by Rogers to authors of exceptional talent for the year's best novel or short-story collection
Sunburst Award
Awarded in honour of Phyllis Gotlieb for excellence in writing, the Sunburst Award is given annually to a Canadian writer of a speculative fiction novel or book-length collection published in the previous calendar year
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Association of Jewish Libraries)
Created to encourage the publication of outstanding books of positive Jewish content for children, this award is given annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries for works of children's literature published in the preceding year
The Journey Prize
Awarded annually by McClelland & Stewart and the Writers' Trust of Canada to a new and developing writer of distinction for a short story published in a Canadian literary publication
Timothy Findley Award
Named in honour of author Timothy Findley and given annually to a male Canadian writer in mid-career with a body of work that consists of at least three works of literary merit that are predominantly fiction
Tom Fairley Award
Established by the Freelance Editors' Association of Canada and awarded to an editor for an outstanding contribution to any type of written project published in Canada in English or French during a stated calendar year
The Torgi Literary Awards Program
Presented by the Canadian Institute for the Blind for alternative-format books that have been written, published, and produced with excellence for the benefit of adults or children who are blind or visually impaired
The Willow Awards
Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice award honours the best literary works written by Saskatchewan and other Canadian writers as chosen by students in grades four to seven
Toronto Book Award
Presented by the Toronto City Council to honour authors of fiction and non-fiction books of literary artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto
Trillium Book Award
Established by the Ontario government in 1987 to honour works of fiction, non-fiction, drama, children's books, and poets, written in either English or French by a Canadian
Vicki Metcalf Award for Children's Literature
Awarded annually to the author of a body of work in children's literature that is demonstrative of the highest literary standards
W.O. Mitchell Literary Prize
A national award given annually to a writer who has produced an outstanding body of work, has acted during his or her career as a "caring mentor" for writers, and has published a work of fiction or had a new stage play produced during the three-year period specified for each competition
World Fantasy Awards Association
An annual award given by World Fantasy Convention to honour the best in fantasy, from supernatural horror to children's and YA books and beyond
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