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Lifetime Achievement Award

From League of Canadian Poets

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Open to print poets and spoken word poets. Nominate a poet (submissions are now closed) This prize is open to spoken word poets as well as print poets. Anyone can nominate an eligible poet for this annual award.

Amount
Up to $2,500
Who can apply
Individual artists not confirmed - check the funder's page
Where you must live
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Art forms
Writing, Music, Craft, Community arts
Application fee
Not found
Kind
Prize or award
How to get it
By nomination “Nominate a poet (submissions are now closed) This prize is open to spoken word poets as well as print poets.”
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Eligibility

Open to print poets and spoken word poets. Nominate a poet (submissions are now closed) This prize is open to spoken word poets as well as print poets. Anyone can nominate an eligible poet for this annual award.

What to send

A CV (max. 5 pages) outlining notable publications, awards, events, performances, grants, and education (sample print CV, sample spoken word CV); A sample (max. 10 pages) of poetry; Up to one (1) reference letter (max. 2 pages) from a colleague or peer in the poetry community

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Source: https://poets.ca/offerings/awards/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 16, 2026.

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