Anthony Bidulka
Bidulka’s books have been nominated for Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, Saskatchewan Book Awards, a ReLit award, and Lambda Literary Awards. Flight of Aquavit was awarded the Lambda Literary Award for Best Men’s Mystery, making Bidulka the first Canadian to win in that category.
Anthony has dedicated his career to writing traditional genre novels in an untraditional way, developing a body of work that often features his Saskatchewan roots and underrepresented, diverse main characters. He tells serious stories in accessible, entertaining, often humorous ways. Anthony has sat on the boards of local, national, and international organizations.
Selected Awards, Recognition & Accomplishments
- 2003 – Shortlisted for Arthur Ellis Award (Amuse Bouche)
- 2003 – Shortlisted for ReLit Award (Amuse Bouche)
- 2004 – Shortlisted for Saskatchewan Book Award (Flight of Aquavit)
- 2004 – Lambda Literary Award (Flight of Aquavit)
- 2005 – Shortlisted for Saskatchewan Book Award (Tapas on the Ramblas)
- 2007 – Shortlisted for Lambda Literary Award (Stain of the Berry)
- 2007 – Shortlisted for Saskatchewan Book Award (Stain of the Berry)
- 2008 – Shortlisted for Lambda Literary Award (Sundowner Ubuntu)
- 2008 – Master of Ceremonies – Bloody Words Mystery Conference Gala Dinner – Toronto, ON
- 2009 – 2010 – Board of Directors – Crime Writers of Canada
- 2009 – Avenue Community Centre Community Service Award
- 2009 – Shortlisted for Saskatchewan Book Award (Aloha, Candy Hearts)
- 2010 – Shortlisted for Arthur Ellis Award (Aloha, Candy Hearts)
- 2010 – Rainbow Award for Best Mystery/Thriller (Date With a Sheesha)
- 2010 – 2012 – Board of Directors, International Association of Crime Writers
- 2011 – Named American Library Association GLBT Round Table Over The Rainbow – Top Mystery (Aloha, Candy Hearts)
- 2011 – Named American Library Association GLBT Round Table Over The Rainbow – Top Mystery (Date With a Sheesha)
- 2011 – Master of Ceremonies – Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Awards – Victoria, BC
- 2011 – Inducted onto Wall of Honour, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
- 2012 – Master of Ceremonies – Canadian Reception – Bouchercon Mystery Conference – Cleveland, OH
- 2014 – Named Saskatoon Citizen of the Year, CTV Saskatoon (alongside husband Herb McFaull)
- 2016 – Favorite Crime Fiction of 2016 List – The Rap Sheet (Set Free)
- 2017 – The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement
- 2017 – The Nation Builders Award – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress
- 2020 – Recipient of the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award
- 2020 – Aspen Ridge (Saskatoon, SK) parks assigned the names Bidulka Park and Bidulka Park North
Website: www.anthonybidulka.com