Awards

PEN Canada confers four annual awards, three of which open to the public for submissions and nominations. Our awards recognize either free expression champions or writers.

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One Humanity Award

For a writer whose work transcends the boundaries of national divides and inspires connections across cultures.

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2

Ken Filkow Prize

For a Canadian citizen or organization who has shown courage in freeing information and ideas from restraint or interference.

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3

Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize

For a Canadian citizen, organization or permanent resident who has provided significant help to a writer or journalist outside Canada who has faced threats, violence, harassment, or imprisonment for reporting or commenting on issues of public interest.

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4

New Voices Award

Recognizing and encouraging new writing while providing a space for yet-to-be published Canadian writers.

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