CBC Literary Award - Poetry Prize 2025
Description
The CBC Poetry Prize is open for submissions between April 1 and June 1.
You can submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems, up to 600 words in length. There is no minimum word requirement.
Work that has been published online or in print or recorded for broadcast is considered "previously published" and is not eligible.
Eligibility
The prize is open to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence, whether living in Canada or abroad.
Prize
The winner will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and have their work published on CBC Books.
Four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and have their story published on CBC Books.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to Submittable by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline. |
How to Apply
Please submit the nomination directly to Submittable by the external deadline. A fee of $25.00 (taxes included) for administration purposes is required for each entry.
Please also submit a copy of the full nomination to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
Further information regarding eligibility and submission details can be found on the CBC Poetry Prize webpage or contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca.