Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence (formerly the Arthur Ellis Awards)
あーさー・えりすしょう
Annual literary award presented to Canadian crime and mystery works. Formerly known as Arthur Ellis Awards, organized by Crime Writers of Canada.
Crime/Mystery Novels (Best Novel, etc.)Debut Novel (Best First Novel)Novella (Best Novella)Short Story (Best Crime Short Story)Nonfiction (Best Crime Nonfiction)Juvenile/Young Adult (Best Juvenile or Young Adult Crime Book)French-language Works (Best Crime Book in French)Unpublished First Novel (Best Unpublished First Novel)Criticism/Reference (Genre Criticism/Reference)Play (Best Play)Lifetime Achievement/Special Awards (Grand Master, Derrick Murdoch, etc.)Best Crime Novel Set in CanadaWhodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery
- 創設年
- 1984
- 主催
- Crime Writers of Canada
- カテゴリー
- 児童文学・童話・絵本
- 選考方式
- Open call
- 受賞対象
- 新人
- 開催頻度
- 年1回
- 発表時期
- 5月頃
- 賞のステータス
- 活動中
説明
Annual award by Crime Writers of Canada for Canadian crime/mystery literature. Formerly known as Arthur Ellis Awards (the name Arthur Ellis was removed in 2021 and changed to the current name). Selects outstanding works published in the previous year across multiple categories (novels, short stories, nonfiction, French-language works, juvenile/YA, unpublished first novels, etc.), with the awards ceremony usually held in May of the following year. The trophy (statuette) is designed by actor and stage designer Peter Blais.
賞品
- 主賞品
- Statuette (trophy) and recognition in publication and promotion from winning. Presence and amount of cash prizes vary by category and year.
- Statuette (designed by Peter Blais)
- Media exposure and promotion from winning each category
- Career recognition and honor
選考情報
選考プロセス
| 段階 | 審査員 | 通過率 | 発表 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / Nomination | Crime Writers of Canada accepts submissions from publishers and authors. Verifies category requirements. | — | Acceptance status follows the organizer's guidelines |
| First Round (Preliminary Selection) | Review and narrowing down by selection committee (writers, editors, critics, etc.) | — | Longlist/shortlist may be announced on the organizer's website or in press releases |
| Final Selection | Final judging panel for each category decides the winning work | — | Winners are announced at the awards ceremony and published on the official website and media |
| Announcement / Awards Ceremony | Organizer and announcement staff | — | Announced at the awards ceremony usually held in May. Results published on official website and media reports |
Entry / Nomination
審査員
Crime Writers of Canada accepts submissions from publishers and authors. Verifies category requirements.
発表
Acceptance status follows the organizer's guidelines
First Round (Preliminary Selection)
審査員
Review and narrowing down by selection committee (writers, editors, critics, etc.)
発表
Longlist/shortlist may be announced on the organizer's website or in press releases
Final Selection
審査員
Final judging panel for each category decides the winning work
発表
Winners are announced at the awards ceremony and published on the official website and media
Announcement / Awards Ceremony
審査員
Organizer and announcement staff
発表
Announced at the awards ceremony usually held in May. Results published on official website and media reports
選考基準
- Must be a Canadian crime/mystery work published in the previous year (in compliance with entry regulations)
- Literary quality in narrative, structure, style, etc.
- Originality within the genre and appeal to readers
- Consistency in character depiction and plot, technical proficiency
- Category-specific conditions (e.g., French works must be in French, unpublished first novels must be unpublished)
応募のヒント
推奨
- 応募規程(対象期間・出版要件・カテゴリ)を必ず確認する
- 出版社や著者情報、正確な出版年を明記して提出する
- 作品の体裁(校正・最終稿)を整えて提出する
- カテゴリが複数該当する場合は主催者の規程に従って適切に選ぶ
注意
- 出版年度の要件を満たさない作品を応募しない
- 申請書類や副資料が不完全なまま提出しない
- カテゴリを誤って申請しない(例:仏語作品を英語部門へ応募)
- 締切に遅れる
審査員から
- 物語の核(プロット)と人物描写の整合性を重視する
- ジャンル期待(犯罪・ミステリー)を理解しつつ独創性を示すこと
- 文体の明瞭さと読ませる力が評価される
- 応募要件・フォーマットを守ることは審査において基本
関連の賞
- Grand Master Award (Crime Writers of Canada) - Lifetime Achievement Award (biennial)
- Derrick Murdoch Award - Special Achievement Award (Crime Writers of Canada)
- Howard Engel Award
- Edgar Awards (Mystery Writers of America Awards)
- Other Canadian literary awards (e.g., Governor General's Awards)
公式情報
https://crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en/page/page-content/awards-of-excellence過去の受賞者
Rick Mofina
Winner
Michelle Stanworth
Winner
Peter Robinson
Winner
Rosemary Aubert
Winner
Nora Kelly
Winner
William Deverell
Winner
Peter Robinson
Winner
L. R. Wright
Winner
Gail Dianne Bowen
Winner
Carsten Stroud
Winner
Peter Robinson
Winner
L. R. Wright
Winner
Laurence Gough
Winner
Chris Scott
Winner
Carol Shields
Winner
Edward O. Phillips
Winner
Eric Wright
Winner
Howard Engel
Winner
Eric Wright
Winner