Prize

2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury Announced: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Fiction

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Toronto, ON – The jury panel for the esteemed 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize has been announced by Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the prize. The Scotiabank Giller Prize recognizes excellence in Canadian fiction, encompassing both long-form novels and short stories. Last year’s winner was Sarah Bernstein for her novel, “Study for Obedience.” Chairing the panel is Noah Richler, a renowned author and former BBC Radio producer who currently serves as the books section editor for National Post. Richler’s impressive accolades include multiple award nominations and wins, such as the Governor General’s Literary Award and the … Read more

Xiaolu Guo and Sara Baume named judges for prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

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LONDON – The Goldsmiths Prize, an annual £10,000 award that recognizes innovative writing and pushes the boundaries of the novel form, has announced its judges for this year. Film-maker and author Xiaolu Guo and novelist Sara Baume will be part of the judging panel. The prize, which is organized in collaboration with the New Statesman, aims to celebrate works of literature that break conventions and embrace new possibilities. Xiaolu Guo is an award-winning Chinese-born writer who currently resides in London. Notably, her novel “A Lover’s Discourse” was nominated for the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. In … Read more

The Lionel Gelber Prize Announces Expert International Jury for 2024 Award in International Affairs Literature

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Toronto, Washington, London, and Rome – The jury for the 34th edition of the esteemed Lionel Gelber Prize has been announced by The Lionel Gelber Prize Board. Led by Professor Janice Gross Stein, the jury consists of returning jurors Francis J. Gavin and Rosa Brooks from Washington, as well as new jurors Iain Martin from London and Eric Reguly from Rome. Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize Board, Judith Gelber, expressed pride in the diversity and experience of the jury, stating that their expertise in exploring complex international affairs issues would contribute to fostering public … Read more

Gerety Awards 2024 Promises New Categories and Earth Prize for Creative Excellence

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Paris, France – The prestigious Gerety Awards has opened its doors for entries, unveiling an impressive lineup of 15 locations for the executive jury sessions. Spanning across major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, these sessions will play a crucial role in determining the winners in various categories. One of the defining aspects of the Gerety Awards is its inclusion of the agency and production company of the year from each country, selected from the entrants of the Portfolio Cut. In an exciting development for 2024, the Gerety Awards has introduced … Read more