Online Resources:
Literary Awards
National and International Awards for Writers
Literary competition which celebrates original unpublished works in two official languages.
Canadian Authors Association Literary Awards
Honours works by Canadian writers.
Award for the best book on Canadian Public Policy.
Canada Council for the Arts- Molson Prizes
Annual awards for distinguished Canadians in the arts and humanities
Governor General's Literary Awards
Honours the finest in Canadian Literature
Literary prize awarded to a Canadian author of a novel or short story collection published in English.
Writers' Trust Notable Authors Award
Writers are judged on their body of work.
Stephen Leacock Award for Humour
"Recognizing the finest in Canadian Humour"
Recognizes diversity and excellence of Ontario writers and writing.
More Notable Canadian Literary Awards
Listing of current and former Canadian literary awards.
International Literary Awards
Prestigious award for distinguished writers embracing "different languages and cultural backgrounds."
Promotes the finest in fiction writing.
Honours excellence in journalism and the arts.
"Recognizes some of the most enjoyable books of the year by writers based in the UK and Ireland."
International literary award presented in honour of Franz Kafka.
Presented to a writer whose work best expresses and promotes the idea of the "freedom of the individual in society."
International Dublin IMPAC Literary Award
International prize for novels written in any language by authors of any nationality provided the work is published in English or English translation.
Prize to encourage and reward Commonwealth fiction.
Prize recognizes women who have written works of outstanding quality for English-speaking theatre.
Columbia University award to authors of distinguished works in American History and Diplomacy.
Mystery Writers of America honour the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film and theatre.
Poetry
Award for excellence in poetry
Governor General's Award for English and French Poetry
Honours English and French language poets.
Award in memory of Gerald Lampert, recognizes the best book of poetry published by a Canadian.
Prize to attract and celebrate the best poetry from around the world.
Awarded by the Poetry Book Society to the best collection of new verse in English first published in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
Prize for a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author.
Children's Book Awards
Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award
Award for an outstanding illustrator of a children's book published in Canada during 2009.
Arthur Ellis Best Juvenile Crime Award
Awarded annually by the Crime Writers of Canada
Canadian Booksellers Libris Awards
Awards for best children's illustrator and best children's author.
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award
Annual award for book published in Canada by a Canadian.
Canadian Library Association Young Adult Canadian Book Award
Award for " an outstanding English language Canadian book which appeals to young adults between the ages of 13-18.
Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award
Annual award in recognition of "outstanding artistic talent in a Canadian picture book."
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People
Annual award for "excellence in writing of an outstanding work of historical fiction for young readers."
Governor General's Award for Literature for Children
Annual awards for Children's literature (text and illustration).
Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction
An exculsively non-fiction prize for a children's work of non-fiction.
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award
Award "honours excellence in the illustrated picture book format."
Prix TD de litterature Canadienne pur l'enfance et la jeunesse
Price TD Canadian Literature Award for the outstanding children and youth book of the year.
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
Award for a book in any genre, written by a Canadian and for children ages 1-12.
Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature
Award for a work of Children's literature which demonstrates the highest literary standards.
International Children's Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Books
Annual best of the best in children's books.
Award to an American publisher for an outstanding children's book published in a language other than English and country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English and published in the United States.
Annual award to the artist of the most distinguished book for children.
Annual award for an outstanding book for children.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Award presented annually to an African-American author and an African-American illustrator.
Annual award to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers."
International Board on Books for Young People awarded every other year to a living author and illustrator whose works make a lasting contribution to children's literature.
Annual award for outstanding book of illustration for children and young people.
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Annual American book awards including a young people's category.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books
Annual ten best children's books of the year.
Annual award to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
Annual award to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book.
Award honors an author or illustrator whose books, over a period of years, have made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
