Call for Nominations: The 2026 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. Deadline: August 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET.
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2026 College Writers Award
Deadline: June 1, 2026. Open to students enrolled at Champlain Regional, Dawson, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges. The winner will receive $1,000 at the 2025 QWF Awards Gala.
Read moreCall for Submissions: The 2026 QWF Awards
Submission forms and fees for the seven book prizes are due Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET. Submissions to the Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize are due Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET.
Read moreThe Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreThe 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreJan Draper wins the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
QWF is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award is Jan Draper. For many decades, Jan has a tireless champion of English-language literature in the Eastern Townships and has created opportunities for writers … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 College Writers Award Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreThe 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Read moreCall for Nominations: The 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. Deadline: August 13, 2024.
Read moreAnnouncing: The Quebec Books Curator Contest!
Introducing our Quebec Books Curator Contest! Each month until September 2025, we’ll choose one QWF member to curate a collection of Quebec books, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of the province’s English-language literary scene. Their choice of books will then be published as a “Collection” on our Quebec Books Database of English-Language Authors.
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