The Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award 2018 Winner: Dwayne Morgan

April 11, 2018

Congratulations to Dwayne Morgan, The Winner of the 2018 Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award! 2018 SHERI-D WILSON GOLDEN BERET AWARD WINNER for lifetime achievement in Canadian spoken word poetry The Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award is an annual literary prize crafted specifically to highlight the unique strengths and values of spoken word poetry. The Sheri-D…

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2017 Book Awards: Winners

May 10, 2017

The League of Canadian Poets is proud to present the 2017 Book Awards winners of the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Raymond Souster Award. The winners will each receive $2000 thanks to funding from Canada Council for the Arts , Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council. 2017 GERALD LAMPERT MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Awarded annually…

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2015 Book Awards: Winners

May 13, 2016

The League of Canadian Poets is proud to present the 2015 Book Awards Winners, including the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Raymond Souster Award. Learn more about the 2015 awards and celebrate the poetry of 2014: Congratulations to the winners, shortlisters, longlisters and publishers! 2015 GERALD LAMPERT MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Awarded annually…

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Poem in Your Pocket Day 2016

April 21, 2016

Poem in Your Pocket Day – April 21, 2016 – is an international movement that encourages people to centre poetry within their daily interactions. On PIYP Day, select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, coffee shops, street corners, and on social media using the…

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Colleen Thibaudeau Award 2015

May 30, 2015

Poet Glen Sorestad has been named the forth recipient of the League of Canadian Poets’ Colleen Thibaudeau Outstanding Contribution Award. Established in memory of the late poet and honourary member Colleen Thibaudeau (1925-2012), this award has been created by the League of Canadian Poets and the poet’s family to honour and recognize a substantial volunteer…

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2014 Awards: Shortlists

March 15, 2014

We are thrilled to announce the 2014 Poetry Awards shortlists for the Gerald Lampert and Pat Lowther Memorial Awards, the Raymond Souster Award. The winners of these awards will be announced at an awards ceremony in Toronto on Saturday, June 10. Throughout the next few months, visit our News page to find interviews with and more information about all…

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2013 Book Awards: Winners

May 16, 2013

The League of Canadian Poets is proud to present the 2013 Book Awards Winners, including the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Raymond Souster Award. Learn more about the 2013 awards and celebrate the poetry of 2012: Congratulations to the winners, shortlisters, longlisters and publishers! 2013 GERALD LAMPERT MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Awarded annually…

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