Prix Athanase-David
あたなす＝だゔぃどしょう
The highest distinction awarded to an individual for their outstanding contribution to Quebec literature, presented annually by the Quebec government as part of Prix du Québec.
LiteratureFrench-language literatureAchievement awardQuebec Province literature awards
- Established
- 1969
- Organizer
- Quebec Government (Prix du Québec)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around October–November
- Status
- Active
Description
Prix Athanase-David is a literary award given annually by the Quebec government as part of Prix du Québec to honor the lifelong body of work (oeuvre) of Quebec writers. Established in 1969, recipients receive a monetary prize. Winners are selected by a provincial selection committee, etc., and officially announced on the Prix du Québec site or via press releases.
Prize
- Main Prize
- C$30,000 cash prize (recognition for literary achievements)
- Cash Prize
- 30,000 CAD
- Honor and public recognition
- Inclusion in the official Prix du Québec list
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate selection | Selection committee (details often not disclosed) | — | Decision by the official selection committee. Announced on the official site or press releases. |
| Winner determination and announcement | Quebec provincial department and selection committee | — | Official Prix du Québec announcement and media release |
Candidate selection
Judges
Selection committee (details often not disclosed)
Announcement
Decision by the official selection committee. Announced on the official site or press releases.
Winner determination and announcement
Judges
Quebec provincial department and selection committee
Announcement
Official Prix du Québec announcement and media release
Criteria
- Long-term achievements as a writer and contributions to literature
- Quality and influence of works
- Contributions to Quebec culture and community
Application Tips
Dos
- この賞は通常公募ではなく選考で授与されるため、直接応募が可能か公式に確認する
- 自身の業績リストや代表作、刊行歴を整理しておく（問い合わせ時や推薦時に備える）
- ケベック州の文化関連公的情報やPrix du Québecの発表を定期的に確認する
Don''ts
- 公募が明示されていないのに無断で大量の応募物や発送を行わない
- 未確認の代理人や第三者を通じて誤情報を流さない
Related Awards
- Prix du Québec (other categories)
- Governor General's Literary Awards (Canada)
- Other Quebec Province literature awards
- Canadian literature awards and grants