The Al and Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize

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The Al and Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize awards $10,000 annually for an outstanding book of poetry by an established Canadian poet.

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poetryLiteraryEligibility requirementsCloses Nov 24Pays: $10,000 prize

Open to: The author must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with at least five traditionally published poetry books in print; the book must be at least 48 pages and published by a Canadian publisher.

The 2027 prize is for a poetry book published in 2026 by a Canadian publisher; books must be at least 48 pages, and authors must have at least five traditionally published poetry books in print. Submit by November 24, 2026; one title per entry form and three copies are required. The prize is $10,000.

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