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The Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic is a unique juried award that celebrates exceptional writing published any time during the previous calendar year.
Named after the first novel by Phyllis Gotlieb (1926–2009), a distinguished poet and notable writer of early Canadian science fiction, the award offers a cash prize of $3,000 to the winning book. The award is presented along with the distinctive Sunburst medallion.
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- Announcing the 2026 Shortlist
The Sunburst Award Society is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Award. We are delighted that the five-book shortlist highlights the scope and stellar quality of contemporary Canadian… Read more: Announcing the 2026 Shortlist - 2026 Longlist Announced
The Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic Announces 2026 LonglistThe Sunburst Award Society is pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 Award. We are delighted… Read more: 2026 Longlist Announced - Welcoming Our 2026 Jurors
The Sunburst Award Society is proud to announce this esteemed panel of judges for 2026. They are tasked with reading and evaluating the nominated works for this year’s Sunburst Award… Read more: Welcoming Our 2026 Jurors