Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing
Deadlines October 1, November 5 (must be received by these dates), formerly October 4, December 6, January 31. Recommended free contest awards C$25,000 for literary nonfiction books about Canadian politics by Canadian citizens or permanent residents and first published in Canada during the eligibility period. Deadline varies depending on when the book was published: Books published between April 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024 must be received by October 1; those published between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 must be received by November 5. Publishers should complete online entry form and upload author and book cover images as well as a PDF copy of each submitted title. Send 5 copies of the book. Sponsored by the Writers' Trust of Canada and named after Shaughnessy Cohen, an outspoken and popular Member of Parliament from Ontario.
Source: https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/shaughnessy-cohen-prize-for-political-writing/guidelines
Published: August 28, 2024