City of Vancouver Invites Submissions for 2013 Book Award

Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the 25th annual City of Vancouver Book Award.

The winning book can be of any genre and will demonstrate excellence in content, illustration, design, and/or format. To be eligible, books must be published in 2012 or 2013 and meet the application criteria.

All entries must include: four copies of the book, a $20 submission fee, and a completed entry form.

Entry forms and guidelines are available from the Cultural Services Department at the Woodward’s Heritage Building, 111 West Hastings Street, Suite 501, or on the City’s website at vancouver.ca/bookaward.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

An independent panel of judges will choose the winner of the 2013 City of Vancouver Book Award and the $2,000 prize. The award will be presented in September by Mayor Gregor Robertson at the Mayor’s Arts Awards.

Recent past winners include: W.H. New for YVR, Michael Christie for The Beggar’s Garden; Bruce Grenville and Scott Steedman for Visions of British Columbia; and Lee Henderson for The Man Game.