Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers

Value $1,000

Number offered 1

Donor

Anna (nee Raycheba) Pidruchney was an Alberta homesteader, community activist, artist, and author of two books about Ukrainian Canadian pioneer life. She taught numerous writing classes in both the Ukrainian and English languages, and had a special interest in young people. This award was established in 1989, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to encouraging and promoting the works of young writers.

Awarded annually to a novice writer for literary work which includes Ukrainian Canadian Characters or is based on a Ukrainian Canadian Theme.

Only completed works will be considered. All genres of writing (including novels, short stories, poems, essays, and dramatic works) are acceptable.

Open to Grant MacEwan College students and other authors. Preference will be given to young writers who have not yet had their works published on a regular basis, and who are considering writing as a profession.

Apply

Apply in writing, including a copy of your completed work. Only one entry per applicant is to be submitted. Letter of application must include the author's name, full address, phone number, date of birth, and a brief biography or resume.

Submitted materials will be returned to the applicant only if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is provided. Requests for the return of submitted materials must be clearly stated at the time of application.

For application forms and further details, please contact:

Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers c/o Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) Grant MacEwan College Box 1796 Edmonton AB T5J 2P2 Phone: (780) 497-4374 or 497-4374 Fax: (780) 497-4377 E-mail: haydukl@macewan.ca