In 2025, the prize moves back to Alberta.

This prize is intended to support current and future work. This award will, we hope, spur the winner to finish a project, carve out time to think creatively, take risks, research trips, workshops, sabbaticals or retreats and perhaps even tackle a difficult project. But prize winnings can also be used to pay bills or hire a babysitter. The recipient of this award will be able to make whatever decision is best for him/her/them.

And the accountability for winning? Almost nothing.

Two times, we will metaphorically knock on the winner’s door (mid-way and towards the end) to ask, how is your writing going?

Nominations for then next prize will open March 2025.

Writers may NOT self nominate, so we invite members of the writing community to nominate a deserving writer with a one page letter stating why.

Please include the contact phone number for the nominated writer. That’s it!

To submit your letter of nomination or if you have questions, please email us at grindstoneprize@gmail.com

Lisa Murphy Lamb - Jury Chair
Stacey Walyuchow - Marketing and Design