Giller Prize to Award $100K for Top Canadian Fiction Work Tonight
The Giller Prize awards $100,000 to the top Canadian fiction work. This prestigious accolade is determined by a jury of established Canadian authors. The jury members are previous contenders of the Giller Prize themselves, ensuring a high standard for the selection process.
2023 Giller Prize Jury Details
This year’s jury consists of three members, chaired by Dionne Irving. Irving is renowned for her book, The Islands, which was shortlisted for the Giller Prize in 2023. She hails from Mississauga, Ontario, and teaches creative writing at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Jury Members
- Dionne Irving – Chair of the jury, author of The Islands
- Loghan Paylor – Based in Abbotsford, B.C.; long-listed for the 2024 Giller Prize for The Cure for Drowning
- Deepa Rajagopalan – Based in Toronto; short-listed last year for Peacocks of Instagram
The jury will evaluate over 100 books published from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. They will create a long list of 14 titles, eventually narrowing it down to a short list of five.
Giller Prize Impact
The Giller Prize not only highlights top literary talent in Canada but also provides significant financial support to the winner. This award enables authors to further their careers and reach larger audiences.
Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s winner, celebrating excellence in Canadian fiction.
