The Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence is administered by the
BC Book Prizes The BC Book & Yukon Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers and publishers.
The prizes, as well as the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence, are presented annually at the Lieutena ...
and recognizes a writer who has contributed significantly to the development of literary excellence in
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...
, as well as having written a substantial body of literary work throughout his or her career.
, Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence.
The recipient receives a cash award of $5,000 and a commemorative certificate.
History
The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence was first conceived in the spring of 2002. Led by the late
Carol Shields
Carol Ann Shields (née Warner; June 2, 1935 – July 16, 2003) was an American-born Canadian novelist and short story writer. She is best known for her 1993 novel ''The Stone Diaries'', which won the U.S. Pulitzer Prize for Fiction as well as t ...
, a group of respected BC writers met with the current Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable
Iona Campagnolo to initiate a special provincial literary arts award. Inspired by Shields, this meeting resulted in the establishment of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence.
Winners
References
Sources
Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence official website
BC Book Prizes
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BC and Yukon Book Prizes
2004 establishments in Canada
Awards established in 2004
Literary awards honoring writers