The Governor General’s Literary Awards honor outstanding Canadian books in seven categories including Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Young People’s Literature (Text and Illustrated), and Translation. Winners receive $25,000 and publishers $3,000; finalists receive $1,000. Eligible books must be published between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027. Nominations open 8 weeks before the May 5, 2027 deadline.
Eligible nominations are books published between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027. The competition is open to works in English and French across specified literary categories.
