PEN Canada is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2025 RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award.

About the New Voices Award

The annual award aims to encourage new writing and provide a space where unpublished writers can submit short stories, creative nonfiction, journalism, and poetry. A jury of distinguished Canadian writers will judge the shortlisted submissions. The winning entry will receive a $3,000 CAD cash prize and mentorship with a Canadian author.  

The deadline to submit is Monday May 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.

Submission guidelines can be found on our website here: https://pencanada.ca/news/submissions-open-for-the-2025-rbc-pen-canada-new-voices-award/