The award is for non-fiction writers of social justice journalism. It is for a promising new journalist or essayist whose work combines warmth, humour, wisdom and concern with social justice. Applications should include 2-3 non-fiction writing samples, up to 30 pages. At least one sample should be non-memoir material. Apart from a cash prize, the winner also gets residency at Blue Mountain Centre artists’ colony. They also say, “Applications are accepted year round but must be received by July 1 for consideration for the current-year award. Applications received after this date will be considered for the award in the following year.”
Value: $10,000, residency; $1,000 for runners-up
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Open for: Non-fiction writers of social justice journalism
Details here and here.

Deadline: July 1st, 2026