Milton Acorn People's Poetry Award
みるとん・えいこーん・ぴーぷるず・ぽえとりーしょう
An annual Canadian poetry prize established in 1987 by Ted Plantos in memory of Milton Acorn. It recognizes Canadian poets whose work continues the accessible tradition of Acorn, Dorothy Livesay, Al Purdy, and others. The prize is $500 CAD and a medallion. The award continues under the name Acorn-Plantos Award for Peoples Poetry.
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- Established
- 1987
- Organizer
- Jeff Seffinga (Acorn-Plantos Award Committee)
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
An award established in 1987 by Ted Plantos to honor the memory of Milton Acorn, given annually to outstanding "people's poets (people's poet)." The initial prize was $250, later increased to $500, and recipients are awarded a medallion modeled after the one given to Milton Acorn. Details such as selection process and deadlines are not specified in the text.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize (currently $500) and a medallion modeled after Milton Acorn
- Cash Prize
- 500 CAD
- A medallion modeled after Milton Acorn
- Honor and recognition from the award
Selection
Criteria
- Being an outstanding "people's poet" (evaluated on populism and poetic contributions)
Related Awards
- Canadian Poets' Award
- Governor General's Award
Past Winners
No winner