Writers' Trust Award for Distinguished Contribution to Canadian Literature
わいたーずとらすと（かなだぶんがくへのけんちょなこうけんしょう）
Lifetime achievement award given to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to Canadian literature.
Lifetime Achievement AwardDistinguished Contribution
- Established
- 0
- Organizer
- Writers' Trust of Canada
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
Award established by the Writers' Trust of Canada to honor writers and others who have made distinguished contributions to the Canadian literary community. Winners are typically determined through candidate nominations and review, and announced at the annual Writers' Trust Awards or related events. Cash prizes or specific benefits may vary by year or award administration.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary recognition (commemorative plaque, medal, etc.) and commendation at the ceremony
- Recognition and invitation at Writers' Trust Gala, etc.
- Media coverage and winner commemorations
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate nomination | Nominations and selections by Authors' Advisory Group or operational staff | — | Candidates are shortlisted internally |
| Final selection | Final selection by independent judges (typically around 3 writers or experts) | — | Winner announced at annual Writers' Trust Awards or related events (exceptions may apply) |
Candidate nomination
Judges
Nominations and selections by Authors' Advisory Group or operational staff
Announcement
Candidates are shortlisted internally
Final selection
Judges
Final selection by independent judges (typically around 3 writers or experts)
Announcement
Winner announced at annual Writers' Trust Awards or related events (exceptions may apply)
Criteria
- Distinguished contribution to Canadian literature
- High literary achievements over many years
- Quality of body of work and cultural/social impact
- Contributions and track record in the literary community
Application Tips
Dos
- 受賞対象となる業績や活動履歴を年代順に整理しておく
- コミュニティや後進育成への貢献を明確に示す（該当する場合）
- 公表済みの代表作や受賞歴を分かりやすくまとめる
Don''ts
- 事実と異なる過剰な主張をしない
- 提出が不要な賞に無理に応募書類を送る（多くは推薦・招待制）
From Judges
- 長期的な影響や作品群の一貫性を重視する
- 単一作よりも作家活動全体の貢献を示す資料を評価する
Related Awards
- Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize (Fiction Prize)
- Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction (Nonfiction Prize)
- RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers (Emerging Writers Award)
- Matt Cohen Award: In Celebration of a Writing Life (Lifetime Achievement Award)
- Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People (Children's Literature Lifetime Award)
- Writers' Trust McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize (Short Story Prize)
- Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Emerging Writers (LGBTQ Emerging Writers Prize)
- Latner Writers' Trust Poetry Prize (Poetry Lifetime Award)
- Balsillie Prize for Public Policy (Public Policy Book Prize)
- Writers' Trust Fellowship (Fellowship)
- Woodcock Fund (Emergency Support Fund)
- Berton House Writers' Retreat (Writers' Residency)
Official Resources
https://www.writerstrust.com/Past Winners
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