Since Crime Writers of Canada was founded over forty years ago, it has grown into a vibrant national organization. We take pride in the breadth and depth of our membership, whose writing talents in the crime and mystery genres are recognized internationally.
The organization is governed by a dedicated team of professional and associate members serving on the board of directors. This board meets monthly to review reports and make crucial decisions about the future direction of CWC. Their responsibilities encompass finance, operations, and strategic social media communication, all managed by a dedicated core of hard-working contractors.
To ensure we effectively address the needs and vision of our membership and chart CWC's future through 2025-6, we rely on the energy and insights of our members through participation on CWC committees. You can find detailed information about the roles and responsibilities of these committees at the following link:
Roles & Responsibilities: Description of Offices & Committees
The CWC Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 19th. During this meeting, Professional Author Members (PAMs) will elect the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. We encourage interested members to volunteer and contribute to the future direction of the organization. The officers of the Board will be elected by the newly appointed Directors at the first Board meeting following the AGM.
Officers of the Board:
Volunteering as a regional representative is an excellent way to hone your leadership skills, provide input to high-level discussions and decision-making, and contribute to the overall work of CWC. Below is the current list of Board positions. Current Directors may choose to stand for re-election; however, nominations are welcome for all positions:
Regional Representatives:
There are also several committees needing volunteers: Awards, Jury Selection, Marketing & Promotions, Fundraising, Membership and Mentorship.
We encourage you to contact any of the current Board members, to find out more about their roles and discuss your interest in volunteering.
If you are interested in serving on the Board, please use the link below to fill out the nomination form. The deadline to submit is June 8th, 2025.
In accordance with CWC Bylaws, a Professional Author Member (PAM) in good standing who is not able to attend the virtual AGM may designate another PAM as a proxy to exercise their voting privileges. Please use the link below to fill out the Proxy form. The form must be received by Friday, June 13, 2025.