Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing
Deadlines September 10, November 5, January 7 (must be received by these dates), formerly October 1, November 5. 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 deadline year. Deadline varies depending on when the book was published: Books published between January 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025 must be received by September 10; those published between September 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025 must be received by November 5; and those published between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 must be received by January 7, 2026. 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 9, 2025
