Celebrating Canadian Literary Excellence

Explore Our Award Offerings and Opportunities

Discover how The Sunburst Award promotes exceptional Canadian literature through its various programs and support services.

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Literary Award

The Sunburst Award recognizes exceptional works of fantastic literature published in the previous year with a cash prize and prestigious medallion.

Juried recognition for outstanding Canadian literature.

Cash Prize

Winners of the Sunburst Award receive a $3000 cash prize, supporting their literary career and encouraging future contributions to Canadian literature.

Rewarding writers with a financial incentive.

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Community Engagement

We host events and dialogues that connect authors, readers, and enthusiasts to cultivate a vibrant literary community around fantastic literature.

Fostering literary discussions and networks.

Promoting New Voices

The Sunburst Award actively seeks to amplify the voices of new and underrepresented authors in the fantastic literature genre, encouraging innovation and diversity.

Highlighting diverse emerging authors.

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The Sunburst Award celebrates excellence in Canadian literature, fostering a vibrant community passionate about the fantastic and imaginative storytelling.

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