Awards Archives - Editors Canada

Have your say: Tell us what you think about President’s Award for Volunteer Service nominations

Date Posted: Thursday November 13, 2025 News type: Association , Awards , Members-only news , National executive council , Surveys

Editors Canada has been a volunteer-run association since it was formed in 1979. For more than 40 years, thousands of dedicated volunteers have contributed to the association in numerous ways, from participating in national and local activities and events, to creating professional standards, organizing conferences, running professional certification and webinars programs, writing publications, and so […]

Submit your nomination for the 2026 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence!

Date Posted: Monday November 3, 2025 News type: Awards

It is often said that editing is an invisible art. But that doesn’t mean great editors should hide in the shadows. Shine a spotlight on great editing by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. You can nominate another editor or even yourself. The Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence […]

Editors Canada announces 2025 national awards and scholarship recipients

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 6 national awards, including $8,150 in prizes. Editors Canada’s annual awards recognize exceptional editors for their talent and dedication. The association supports the professional development of editors throughout their careers, and is proud to honour the outstanding editors and students […]

Eleanor Gasparik named winner of the 2025 Tom Fairley Award

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , Statements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025— The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Eleanor Gasparik of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is the winner of the 2025 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in […]

Michel Chantal awarded 2025 Claudette Upton Scholarship

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , Statements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Michel Chantal of Lévis, Québec, is the recipient of the 2025 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. The award was presented at Editors […]

Gael Spivak named winner of the 2025 Karen Virag Award

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025—Gael Spivak of Ottawa, Ontario, is the winner of the 2025 Karen Virag Award, presented by the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). This award, which comes with a $400 prize, recognizes exceptional efforts by an individual or organization to raise the profile of editing in their community. The […]

Editors Canada awards 2025 Equity Fellowship

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2025 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. Mary Brydon-Kehoe (Pickering, Ontario)Valerie Cober (Wellesley, Ontario)Wai Yip Tam (Richmond Hill, Ontario) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors who have traditionally been excluded by the […]

Laura Bontje named 2025 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year

Date Posted: Monday June 23, 2025 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 23, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Laura Bontje of London, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2025 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. If you’re looking for someone who has their finger on the pulse of the editing profession, look no further than Laura […]

2025 Tom Fairley Award short list announced

Date Posted: Thursday May 22, 2025 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 22, 2025—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2025 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the success of a project completed in English or […]

Submit your nomination for the 2025 President’s Award for Volunteer Service

Date Posted: Monday February 24, 2025 News type: Awards , Members-only news

Dear members and affiliates, Editors Canada does a lot of amazing work. We work on branch and twig activities, a national conference, publications, services, professional certification, and so many other important things. And these are conceptualized, organized, coordinated and implemented by volunteers. Without such involved members and affiliates, our association won’t grow and it certainly […]

Submit your application for Editors Canada’s 2025 Equity Fellowship

Date Posted: Wednesday February 5, 2025 News type: Awards

Part of the job of an editor is to see bias and root it out. Editors Canada has prioritized equity, diversity and inclusion. Supporting people who have traditionally been excluded from our industry is one of the ways the association has pledged to do better. We are pleased to announce we are now accepting applications […]

Editors Canada announces 2024 national awards and scholarship recipients

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 4 national awards, including $8,150 in prizes, to 8 recipients. Editors Canada’s annual awards recognize exceptional editors for their talent and dedication. The association supports the professional development of editors throughout their careers, and is proud to honour the outstanding […]

Paula Ayer named winner of the 2024 Tom Fairley Award

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Paula Ayer of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the winner of the 2024 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the […]

Helena Ramsaroop awarded 2024 Claudette Upton Scholarship

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Helena Ramsaroop (she/her) of Oakville, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2024 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. The award was presented at […]

Editors Canada awards 2024 Equity Fellowship

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2024 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2024 Equity Fellowship recipients Mahima Bhagwat (she/her) (British Columbia)Ali Cayetano (British Columbia)Alexis Paquette-Lacasse (il/elle) (Quebec) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors who have traditionally been […]

Karen Virag Award not presented in 2024

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced it will not present the Karen Virag Award in 2024 due to a lack of suitable nominations. Recognizing the editing heroes in our community This $400 award was created in memory of long-time association member Karen Virag, and in recognition of her many […]

Berna Ozunal named 2024 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year

Date Posted: Monday June 24, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 24, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Berna Ozunal (she/her) of Ottawa, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2024 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Ozunal was the driving force behind the 2024 edition of Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards Editors Canada recognized the need […]

2024 Tom Fairley Award Short List Announced

Date Posted: Monday May 13, 2024 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 13, 2024—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2024 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the success of a project completed in English or […]

Editors Canada announces 2023 national awards and scholarship recipients

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has presented 6 national awards, including $7,150 in prizes, to 10 recipients. Editors Canada’s annual awards recognize exceptional editors for their talent and dedication. The association supports the professional development of editors throughout their careers, and is proud to honour the outstanding […]

Fazeela Jiwa Named Winner of the 2023 Tom Fairley Award

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Fazeela Jiwa (she/they) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the winner of the 2023 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually by Editors Canada to an exceptional editor who played an important role in […]

Gael Spivak named 2023 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Gael Spivak (she/elle) of Ottawa, Ontario, is the recipient of the 2023 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. In the 15 years since joining Editors Canada, Spivak has represented the association in many high-profile ways. Serving as president, […]

Editors Canada awards 2023 Equity Fellowship

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2023 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2023 Equity Fellowship Recipients Alex Elcombe (he/they) (Toronto, Ontario), not picturedEmily Lam (she/her) (Toronto, Ontario)Kay Pettigrew (she/her) (Montreal, Quebec) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors […]

Adrienne Montgomerie named winner of the 2023 Karen Virag Award

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—Adrienne Montgomerie (they/them) of Kingston, Ontario, is the winner of the 2023 Karen Virag Award, presented by the Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada). This award, which comes with a $400 prize, recognizes exceptional efforts by an individual or organization to raise the profile of editing in their community. […]

Georgia Atkin awarded 2023 Claudette Upton Scholarship

Date Posted: Monday June 19, 2023 News type: Awards , News release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 19, 2023—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Georgia Atkin of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the recipient of the 2023 Claudette Upton Scholarship. First awarded in 2010, the scholarship is a $1,000 cash award intended to support continuing professional development in editing. Like many editors, Atkin can’t […]