Governor General’s Literary Awards
Deadline May 1 (must be received by this date), formerly three, February 15, May 15, and June 15. Highly recommended free contest awards prizes up to C$25,000 for best English-language and French-language books in each of 7 categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, Young People's Literature (text), Young People's Literature (illustrated books), and Translation (from French to English or from English to French). Books must be first foreign or first Canadian edition trade books that have been written, translated, or illustrated by Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada aged 18+. Submission by publishers only. For each title, send one e-book and four hard copies along with the completed nomination form. See website for more details about eligibility and deadline requirements. Sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts.
Source: http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-literary-awards
Published: March 30, 2026
