Crime Writers of Canada - Awards of Excellence

Yes, provided that the book is available in Canada through bookstores or on-line.

No, only your book that was published first in 2025 is eligible for the Best First Novel category. You may enter your second book in one of the three other Best Novel categories.

Yes, you can change categories provided your request is received before the submission deadline of December 15, 2025. You must send your request to the Awards Manager - awards@crimewriterscanada.com

Yes, you may withdraw your entry by sending in your request to the Awards Manager. Please note that entry fees are not refundable.

You can submit the payment form and ask your publisher to send in the PDF copy directly to CWC on your behalf.

No, only individual members of CWC may get the 20% discount not publisher members. However, you can submit the payment form, get the discount and ask your publisher to send in the PDF copy of your book directly to CWC on your behalf.

Sorry, only CWC members in good standing are eligible for the 20% discount.

All Awards jurors commit to maintaining confidentiality and not sharing submissions received.

1. I am a Canadian citizen living in the UK. My book was published in the UK. Is it eligible for a CWC Award?

2. I am a new author who published two books this year. May I enter both books in the Best First Novel category?

3. Can I move my entry into another category? How do I do this?

4. Can I withdraw my entry?

5. My publisher has the PDF copy of my book. What do I do?

6. Can my publisher get the entry fee discount if they submit my book on my behalf?

7. I was late paying my membership fees. Can I still get the discount for my entry fee?

8. How do I know that the PDF of my work is safe from sharing?