Evelyn Richardson Memorial Literary Prize for Non-fiction
Nova Scotia's highest award for a book of non-fiction written by a Nova Scotian, the Evelyn Richardson Memorial Literary Award is presented annually by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. The Award is named for Nova Scotia writer Evelyn Richardson, whose book We Keep A Light won the Governor General's Literary Award for non-fiction in 1945.
Previous winners include: Joan Baxter, Robin Metcalfe and Silver Donald Cameron. For a full list of prize winners, go here.
There is no entry form or fee. Full-length books of non-fiction written by Nova Scotians, and published as a whole for the first time in the current calendar year, are eligible. Note to publishers: Send four copies of the book and a letter attesting to the author's status as Nova Scotian. Make sure to include author's address, phone number and e-mail. Questions? Call (902) 423-8116 or email talk@writers.ns.ca. Deadline for entries is the first Friday in December.
Submissions should be sent to: Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7
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