Contests/Awards

Prizes for Writers and Aspiring Writers

The Word Guild sponsors four writing awards programs, which are open to citizens or permanent residents of Canada who affirm The Apostles' Creed.

Nominate an outstanding writer who is a Christian!

The annual Leslie K. Tarr Award celebrates a major career contribution to Christian writing and publishing in Canada.

Had something published in the past year?

Enter The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards.
Fiction and non-fiction books, articles, columns, reviews, poems, song lyrics, scripts/screenplays, etc.
Either the writer or publisher may enter.
If shortlisted, your book could win the Grace Irwin Award.

Never been published?

Enter the God Uses Ink Novice Contest.
Win free registration to the next Write! Canada, a value of nearly $400.
Prizes in three age categories: 14 to 19; 20 to 39; and 40-plus.

Have an unpublished book manuscript?

A new contest will be announced for the 2010-2011 contest season.

The Partnership Award

The Partnership Award is presented periodically by The Word Guild to an individual or organization who has shown exceptional support and encouragement of Canadian writers and editors who are Christian.

The Word Guild Writing Awards Gala

Each year, The Word Guild hosts a black-tie Awards Gala on the Wednesday evening before the Write! Canada conference. Celebrate the best in Christian writing! The 2010 Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at World Vision Headquarters, Mississauga, Ont.

You Can Help Deserving Writers by Sponsoring Awards

Any business, organization or individual who would like to provide concrete support and encouragement to Canadian writers who are Christian is welcome to inquire about sponsorship benefits. Charitable tax receipts are available. Find out about various opportunities to sponsor the Canadian Christian Writing Awards in 2009. Download a PDF of The Word Guild's Awards Sponsorship Package.