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Karen Virag Award

Remembering Karen Virag

Karen Virag

The award is named after honorary life member Karen Virag. Its intent is to reflect Karen's own work to raise the profile of editing. This included her long-standing participation on the Cultural Human Resources Council as the Editors Canada representative and her frequent appearances on CBC Radio as one-half of the dynamic Grammar Gals duo with Virginia Durksen. Karen also served as the Editors Canada director of publications.

Each year, Editors Canada presents several awards recognizing excellence in editing and service to the organization. We're proud to acknowledge the editors who have shown remarkable talent and dedication over the course of the previous year.

But what about the perennial heroes of editing? We're talking about the individuals or organizations that go out of their way to raise the profile of our profession in their communities year after year. Our heroes are the ones who champion what we do and just how valuable we are.

Tell us about one of your editing heroes by submitting a nomination for the Karen Virag Award.

Tell us about the editing heroes in your community

About the award

Editors Canada's newest award was created in memory of long-time association member Karen Virag, and in recognition of her many contributions to the profession. The Karen Virag Award recognizes the efforts of an editor or an organization to raise the profile of editing in their community.

The recipient will be recognized on Saturday, June 20, at the banquet of the International Editors Conference 2020, hosted by Editors Canada, in Montreal, Quebec, and will receive a cash award of $400 and a commemorative plaque.

Please help us spread the word about this award.

 

Submit your nomination

Nominations for the Karen Virag Award are now open. Nominees may be individuals or organizations, members or non-members. Nominations from members and non-members are welcome!

A nominee's contribution may take a variety of forms, including one or more of the following:

  • writing,
  • public speaking,
  • teaching,
  • participating in broadcast or new media, and
  • sponsoring editing-related activities and community building in Canada and abroad.

Nomination packages are to be submitted in digital format and must include

  • a letter of nomination (100 to 300 words) that clearly and convincingly explains the contribution made by the nominee, and
  • supporting documentation.

PDF iconDownload the nomination form now.

 

PDF iconFor complete nomination instructions, consult the Awards and Scholarship Procedures.

 

 

Deadline

The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 14, 2020.

 

Thanks to our annual donors

Editors Edmonton

Thanks to our 2019 donors

Iva Chung
Pauline Coté
Virginia Durksen
Virgina St.Denis
 

Support the Karen Virag Award

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We also welcome donations by cheque. Please make your donation payable to "Editors' Association of Canada" with "Karen Virag Award" written on the memo line.

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Karen Virag Award
1507-180 Dundas Street West
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