McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award
まくなりーろびんそん ねんかん さいゆうしゅう しょせきしょう
Presented annually to the Manitoba writer whose adult English-language book is judged the best written. Established in 1988. On hiatus since November 2023 following the suspension of the Manitoba Book Awards program; last awarded in 2023 to Jonathan Dyck for Shelterbelts.
Literary prizeEnglish-language booksRegional (Manitoba)
- Established
- 1988
- Organizer
- Manitoba Book Awards
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award was established in 1988 and is given to the most outstanding adult-oriented English-language book by writers from Manitoba. The award is operated in association with Manitoba Book Awards, and winners receive a cash prize of CAD 5,000 donated by McNally Robinson Booksellers.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize donated to the winner by McNally Robinson Booksellers
- Cash Prize
- 5,000 CAD
- Donor: McNally Robinson Booksellers
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission/Nomination | Manitoba Book Awards administration/secretariat (Detailed submission methods are determined by the organizer) | — | After the submission deadline, internal preliminary screening and nomination are conducted (details not publicly available) |
| Shortlist Selection | Selection committee (Manitoba Book Awards judges) | — | The shortlist is announced by the organizer |
| Final Selection/Winner Determination | Manitoba Book Awards selection committee | — | Final winners are announced at the Manitoba Book Awards ceremony/presentation |
Submission/Nomination
Judges
Manitoba Book Awards administration/secretariat (Detailed submission methods are determined by the organizer)
Announcement
After the submission deadline, internal preliminary screening and nomination are conducted (details not publicly available)
Shortlist Selection
Judges
Selection committee (Manitoba Book Awards judges)
Announcement
The shortlist is announced by the organizer
Final Selection/Winner Determination
Judges
Manitoba Book Awards selection committee
Announcement
Final winners are announced at the Manitoba Book Awards ceremony/presentation
Criteria
- Must be an adult-oriented book written in English
- Writing quality and expression (literary completeness)
- Originality of the work and literary contribution
- Author must be a Manitoba writer (origin or residence, etc.)
Application Tips
Dos
- 主催団体（Manitoba Book Awards）の応募要項と対象要件を事前に確認する
- 著者がマニトバ州に関連していることを証明できる書類や情報を揃える
- 出版社情報、ISBN、刊行年などの必須情報を正確に記載する
- 締切日（主催が指定する日）を厳守して提出する
- 原稿・見本の校正を十分に行い、文章の質を高める
Don''ts
- 応募要項に合致しない言語・対象（成人向け英語書籍以外）で応募しない
- 締切を過ぎての提出を行わない
- 提出資料を不完全なまま送付しない
- 複数アカウントや重複応募で混乱を招くことを避ける
From Judges
- 文章の質（言葉選び、構成、声）に最も重きを置いて評価します
- 独自性と物語／主題の明確さを重視してください
- 編集・校正に気を配り、完成度の高い形で応募することが重要です
- マニトバ州との関わり（作家の所在やテーマの関連性）は審査で考慮されます
Related Awards
- Manitoba Book Awards (other categories)
- Canadian literary awards
Official Resources
https://manitobabookawards.ca/Past Winners
Jonathan Dyck
Winner
David Bergen
Winner
David Bergen
Winner
David Bergen
Winner
Victoria Jason
Winner
Carol Shields
Winner
Di Brandt
Winner
Jan Horner
Winner