New Voices Award
PEN Canada
Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm MT
Calling all emerging talent in Canadian literature.
Unpublished writers are encouraged to submit creative nonfiction, journalism, short stories or poetry collections for the RBC / PEN Canada New Voices Award. This annual award celebrates emerging talent in Canadian literature, and the winner will receive $3,000 CAD and mentorship from a Canadian author.
There is no fee to enter.
For more information visit Call for submissions: 2026 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award – PEN Canada.
Who We Are
Founded in 1983, PEN Canada is a nonpartisan organization of writers and readers. We fight censorship, help free persecuted writers from prison, assist exiled writers who live in Canada, and promote literature.
This award is generously funded by RBC.
