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Lois
Hole Award for Editorial Excellence
Awards are presented
to Alberta book publishers in recognition of outstanding editorial
work on books published during the 2008 calendar year. More than one
prize may be awarded by the jury.
This award is
named in honour of Lois Hole for her dedication books, libraries literacy,
and her respect for editors. Her devotion to the cultural life of
our province remains an inspiration to all Albertans.
Eligibility
- Publishers
do not have to be members of the BPAA to apply but must meet eligibility
guidelines as follows. A publisher will:
- have its chief
office of business located in Alberta;
- be at least
80% beneficially owned by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants,
or be fully owned and controlled by Canadian institutions or associations
that are 80% controlled by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants;
- have effective
managerial and editorial control by people domiciled in Alberta,
and financial control in the hands of people living in Canada; and
- publish original
Canadian books as a primary and not an occasional activity.
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Books entered must have been published between January 1 and December
31, 2008.
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Revised editions are eligible only if significant editorial changes
have been made.
Criteria
Entries will
be judged on their success in accomplishing stated project goals
as described in the 200-word synopsis and in completing the process of
bringing a book to its audience. Size, complexity, accuracy, professionalism
and sensitivity are all characteristics to be considered in determining
the success of the editorial process but a demonstration of understanding
what is necessary and the method of achieving that goal will be the
primary determining factor.

Submissions
- Submissions
shall consist of the completed entry form, 4 copies of the title
submitted, 4 copies of all supporting documents, and a cheque or
money order for an administration fee of $25.
- Submissions
should include: a 200-word synopsis of the project; original manuscript,
marked copies, or equivalent; and 4 copies of the finished book.
Note:
All materials should be labelled and/or annotated so that the
jurors understand their significance. Jurors will not be expected
to do line-by- line analysis of the work done so submissions should
be clear and concise.
Submission
Deadline
The deadline
for nominations is Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
For more information,
please contact the Book Publishers Association of Alberta at (780)
424-5060, or by email.
Award
Recipients
2007
2007 was the inaugural for the presentation of this award. Peter
Carver was named the Lois Hole Editor of the Year for his work
on In the Garage by Alma Fullerton, published by Red Deer
Press (Calgary)
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