Awards

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Awards presented by Editors Canada

Editors take pride in their work and we want the rest of the world to, as well.

We are proud to offer over $8,000 in awards and scholarships as recognition for editing talent and dedication. The cash awards are made possible by Editors Canada and its generous donors. 

Tom Fairley Award

The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the success of a project completed in English or French.

Claudette Upton Scholarship

The Claudette Upton Scholarship is an annual, national award that recognizes a promising student editor from among Editors Canada’s student affiliates.

Karen Virag Award

Karen Virag Award is given to the individuals/organizations in the editing field, who make an effort to raise the profile of our profession in their communities.

Equity Fellowship

The Equity Fellowship is presented annually by Editors Canada. It is designed to support editors who have traditionally been excluded by the publishing and editing industries, including editors who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour), 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled.

President’s Award

The Editors Canada President’s Award for Volunteer Service recognizes outstanding service to the organization, at the branch, twig or national level, by member and student affiliate volunteers.

Honorary life members

Honorary life membership is a discretionary honour that may be awarded to Editors Canada members who have made an exceptionally valuable contribution to the association.

Support our awards

Help to support our awards! We invite you to contribute to these awards that honour the outstanding editors and students in our midst.

We also welcome donations by cheque. Please make your donation payable to “Editors’ Association of Canada” with the name of the award written on the memo line.

Send your donation to

Editors Canada
2967 Dundas Street West, #1449
Toronto, Ontario M6P 1Z2