GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARDS- PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE IN CANADA
Filed Under : Literary by maureen
Apr.25,2011
One of the most prestigious awards in Canada, Governor General's Awards are a collection of awards, presented by the Governor General of Canada for those who make commendable contributions in literary field. Governor General's Literary Award was conceived in 1937 by the Lord Tweedsmuir, a well known author of fiction and non-fiction. Awarded for both French and English literary works in seven categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, children's literature, Governor General's Awards are presented for two authors each year and it carries a cash price of to ,000.-One each for text illustration and translation. The award which was the brain child of Lord Tweedsmuir, was continued by successive governors general often by establishing an award for whichever endeavor they personally found important. Since 1957 the awards are being distributed by the administration of the Canada Council for the Arts during which a cash prize was introduced to the winner. These days the council announces the finalist of this prestigious award a month before they were presented to grab media limelight and for better publicity. Governor General's awards are presented for achievements in different types of art forms including classical music, films, radio and television ...
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