Date Posted: Monday May 25, 2026 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—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 […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Lisa Frenette of Mississauga, Ontario, is the winner of the 2026 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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Paige Vandop of Nanaimo, British Columbia, is the recipient of the 2026 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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—Letitia Henville of Montreal, Quebec, is the winner of the 2026 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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has awarded the 2026 Equity Fellowship to three recipients. 2026 Equity Fellowship recipients Luis Ramirez-Liberato (Richmond Hill, Ontario), not picturedCatherine Rousselle (Stanbridge East, Quebec)Meaghan Steeves (Halifax, Nova Scotia) First awarded in 2021, the Editors Canada Equity Fellowship is designed to support editors […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 25, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced that Holly Vestad of Montreal, Quebec, is the recipient of the 2026 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award. Editors Canada supports its members in finding work by connecting them with jobs and professional networks across the country and around […]
Date Posted: Tuesday April 21, 2026 News type: Awards , News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, April 21, 2026—The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) has announced the finalists for the 2026 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]