Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction
Deadlines February 26, April 30, June 25 (must be received by these dates), formerly February 27, April 30, June 25. Highly recommended free contest from Writers' Trust of Canada gives top prize of C$75,000 for nonfiction published in Canada between October 1 of the previous year and September 30 of the deadline year by Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Deadline varies depending on when book was published: books published between October 1, 2024 and February 25, 2025 must be received by February 26; those published between February 26 and April 29 must be received by April 30; and those published between April 30 and September 30 must be received by June 25. Publisher should send 5 copies of the book (or 3 bound galleys, to be followed by at least 2 copies of the book) and submit entry form, PDF of the book, press kit, and list of titles published by that publisher, to establish eligibility via sponsor's online form. See website for detailed requirements.
Source: https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/hilary-weston-writers-trust-prize-for-nonfiction
Published: February 1, 2025
