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In 1993, WFNS endowed funds ($5000) for a prize to honour the work of Atlantic poets. Led by Deirdre Dwyer, Atlantic Canadian poets gave readings, held bake sales, organized raffles and wrote letters. The overwhelming support of both local and national writers, writing organizations, universities and publishers (special thanks to Harlequin Enterprises) was heartening. WFNS has subsequently worked to increase the endowment to ensure an annual $2,000 prize. The inaugural prize was awarded in 1998 to Carmelita McGrath for To the New World. Last year's winner was Don Domanski for All Our Wonder Unavenged. Previous winners include: Steve McOrmond, John Steffler, Ken Babstock, Anne Simpson, M. Travis Lane, Brian Bartlett, Anne Compton and David Helwig. Click HERE for submission guidelines. |
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Atlantic
Poetry Prize