Archibald Lampman Award

The Archibald Lampman Award recognizes an outstanding book of English-language poetry by an author living in the National Capital Region.

Next entry deadline: March 31, 2013, for books published between January and December 2012 by a recognized publisher.

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The Inspiration

Archibald Lampman was one of Canada’s finest 19th-century poets. Born in 1861, he graduated from Trinity College (Toronto) in 1882, then moved to Ottawa where he worked for the Post Office until his death in 1899. He is known for his ability to immerse metaphysics in the details of nature, which he observed while hiking round what was then the wilderness capital of a new country. His books include Among the Millet (1888), Lyrics of Earth (1895) and the posthumous Alcyone (1900).

For the years 2007 through 2009, the Archibald Lampman Award merged with the Duncan Campbell Scott Foundation to become the Lampman-Scott Award in honour of two great Confederation Poets. This partnership came to an end in 2010, and the prize returned to its former identity as the Archibald Lampman Award for Poetry.

Submission Details for 2013 Archibald Lampman Award

• Eligible entries are English-language books of poetry published between January and December 2012 by a recognized publisher.
• Eligible books must be no less that 48 pages in length.
• The contest is open to residents of the National Capital Region.
• Prize: $1500
• Entry deadline: March 31, 2013

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