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The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence
Recognition for Saskatchewan literary excellence
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This award offers $10,000 and a commemorative print to recognize literary excellence in Saskatchewan. It supports writers with a substantial body of work and a significant impact on writing in the province.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Minimum funding
- $10,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Saskatchewan
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian writers
- Writers of fiction, poetry, drama, or nonfiction
- Writers with a Saskatchewan connection
Who is not eligible
- Writers without Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Writers without the required Saskatchewan residence or career connection
- Posthumous nominations, unless the writer was alive at the time of selection
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Nomination of writers for literary excellence recognition
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the nomination form
- Fill out the nominee and nominator information.
- Step 2: Prepare the nomination package
- Include up to 10 pages of supporting material.
- Include the nominee’s accomplishments, biographical sketch, published works, and awards received.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed package to programs@skwriter.com.
- Submit by midnight on June 15, 2026.
Documents Needed
- Completed nomination form
- Supporting materials, up to 10 pages
- Biographical sketch
- List of published works with publishers and publication dates
- List of awards received
Selection criteria
- Substantial body of literary work
- Significant impact on writing in Saskatchewan
- Books in fiction, poetry, drama, or nonfiction
- Strong Saskatchewan residency or career connection
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by a three-member anonymous jury
- The jury makes the final recipient decision
- Late nominations are carried forward to the following year
- Unselected nominations remain on file for up to three years
Additional information
- Nominations are kept on file for up to three years if the nominee is not selected.
- All nominations and supporting materials are treated as confidential.
- Only one award is given each year, and it may not be awarded every year.
- The award presentation takes place annually in Saskatoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence Program
What is the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence?
This award offers $10,000 and a commemorative print to recognize literary excellence in Saskatchewan. It supports writers with a substantial body of work and a significant impact on writing in the province.
How much funding can be received?
The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence program?
To be eligible for the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Strong Saskatchewan connection
Published literary writer
Who can I contact for more information about the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at programs@skwriter.com or by phone at 306.791.7743.
Where is the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence available?
The The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence?
The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence is funded by SWG Foundation (SWG)