Awards of Excellence Sponsors
Crime Writers of Canada extends its sincerest gratitude to our esteemed and generous sponsors. Their invaluable support has been instrumental in enabling us to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Canadian crime and mystery writers.
Carrick Publishing
Based in Toronto, Canada, Carrick Publishing was formed in 2010 by Donna and Alex Carrick. With over 20 titles, Carrick Publishing works closely with established and new authors to bring their work to readers.
David Simpson
David Simpson, a lawyer in Hamilton and the Districts of Brant, Halton, Haldimand and Niagara, has a tradition of over fifty years of legal services. He sponsors “The Brass Knuckle” Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book in memory of true-crime author Robert Gordon Knuckle (1935-2019).
ECW Press
Canadian book publisher ECW Press is one of the most diversified independent publishers in North America. ECW Press has published close to 1,000 books that are distributed throughout the English-speaking world and translated into dozens of languages.
Jane Doe
Jane Doe is a Canadian author, who chooses to remain anonymous.
Melodie Campbell
Melodie Campbell is the author of 17 books, 60 short stories, and is the recipient of ten awards, including the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence. She has taught fiction writing since 1992 and maintains a special interest in encouraging new writers.
Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content for television, film, and digital. Building on a library of award-winning children’s programs, Shaftesbury has an extensive slate of new child and family programming.
The Miller Martin award for Best Crime Fiction Novel
The Miller Martin award for Best Crime Fiction Novel, sponsored by the Boreal Benefactor, is dedicated to three stellar writers who are no longer with us. One was a novelist, a true wise woman with a trenchant sense of humour and a deft way with crafting stories. One was a poet, who used that form to share his reflections on life and war. The third was a songstress and constant correspondent who wove people, ideas, and words together like a bright, ever-growing quilt. All three were voracious readers of mystery, history, and biography. The Boreal Benefactor is a Canadian author, who chooses to remain anonymous.
