What's happeningVancouver Book Award submissions are now open
We are pleased to share that the West Coast Book Prize Society (WCBPS) will administer the 2026 Vancouver Book Award. WCBPS, which manages the BC and Yukon Book Prizes, brings strong experience supporting literary awards across the region.
The Vancouver Book Award will continue as an annual $3,000 prize, funded through our Publishing Reserve.
Selection criteria remain the same: recognizing works that deepen understanding of Vancouver’s diversity, history and character and excel in content, illustration, design, or format.
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Eligibility criteria
The book may be:
- Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama written for adults or children
- An exploration of any aspects of the city such as its history, geography, diverse communities, current affairs, or the arts
- Written or published anywhere in the world
- Published in 2025
A book is ineligible if it is a reissue of a prior edition, text book, or previously submitted.
Evaluation criteria
The book must contribute significantly to an appreciation and understanding of the city of Vancouver and heighten awareness of one or more of the following:
- Rich diversity and culture, including Vancouver’s place on the unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations
- Vancouver’s history
- Vancouver’s unique character
- The achievements of Vancouver’s residents
The book must excel in one or more of the following:
- Content
- Illustration
- Design
- Format
Contact us
Miko Hoffman
Cultural Planner
604-673-8411
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