Gerald Lampert Memorial Award
じぇらるど らんぱーと きねんしょう
Canadian debut poetry collection award targeting first published poetry books. Annual award hosted by League of Canadian Poets.
PoetryDebut award (first poetry collection)Canadian literature awardEnglish literature
- Established
- 1981
- Organizer
- League of Canadian Poets
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May–June
- Status
- Active
Description
The Gerald Lampert Memorial Award is an annual literary award established in 1981 by the League of Canadian Poets, awarded to poets who publish their first poetry collection (first book). Winners receive an encouragement grant and public recognition, with shortlists announced in many years. Past winners and nominees are widely referenced in the Canadian poetry scene.
Prize
- Main Prize
- An encouragement grant is awarded to the winner (memorial award)
- Cash Prize
- 1,000 CAD
- Recognition and promotional benefits from winning
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application and nomination reception | Judges designated by League of Canadian Poets (specific committee composition published annually) | — | After application reception, collect entries for selection |
| Shortlist selection | Document review and deliberation by multiple judges | — | Shortlist announced through League and media |
| Final selection and winner determination | Final deliberation by judges to determine the winning work | — | Winner announced by League of Canadian Poets etc. (usually around May to June) |
Application and nomination reception
Judges
Judges designated by League of Canadian Poets (specific committee composition published annually)
Announcement
After application reception, collect entries for selection
Shortlist selection
Judges
Document review and deliberation by multiple judges
Announcement
Shortlist announced through League and media
Final selection and winner determination
Judges
Final deliberation by judges to determine the winning work
Announcement
Winner announced by League of Canadian Poets etc. (usually around May to June)
Criteria
- Submitted work must be the author's first poetry collection (first book)
- Artistic quality as poetry (expression, originality, technique)
- Completeness and consistency as a collection
- Significance to Canadian literature and discovery of new talent
Application Tips
Dos
- 応募前に必ず自分の作品が著者の初刊詩集（ファーストブック）であることを確認する
- League of Canadian Poetsや募集要項（出版社側の案内）にある応募規程に従う
- 書誌情報（出版年月、出版社など）を正確に明記する
Don''ts
- 既に出版歴のある作品で応募しない（重複応募の禁止）
- 応募要項を無視して提出形式を変えない
- 不正確な出版情報や連絡先で応募しない
Related Awards
- Pat Lowther Award
- Raymond Souster Award
- Other book awards by League of Canadian Poets (Book Awards)
- Other first book awards (First book awards)
Official Resources
https://poets.ca/Past Winners
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Heather Birrell
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Tess Liem
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Emily Nilsen
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Ingrid Ruthig
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Ben Ladouceur
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Kayla Czaga
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Murray Reiss
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Gillian Savigny
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Anna Swanson
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James Langer
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Katia Grubisic
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Alex Boyd
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Steven Price
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Suzanne Buffam
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Ray Hsu
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Adam Getty
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Aislinn Hunter
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Anne Simpson
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Steven Heighton
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Sarah Klassen
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Di Brandt
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Joan Fern Shaw
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Jean McKay
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Sandra Louise Birdsell
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Diana Hartog
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Edna Alford
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Abraham Boyarsky
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Elizabeth Allan
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