New Voices Award

RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award

The RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award is an annual award that aims to encourage new writing and to provide a space where unpublished Canadian writers can submit short stories, creative nonfiction, journalism, and poetry. The shortlisted submissions are judged by a distinguished jury of Canadian writers. The winning entry receives a $3,000 CAD cash prize and mentorship from a renowned Canadian author.