2015 Literary Arts Award Nomination Form
Return completed nomination by email to
mac@mississaugaartscouncil.com &
media@mississaugaartscouncil.com AND mail, courier or in
person to:
Mississauga Arts Council
300 City Centre Drive, Suite 1055
(west entrance, ground floor)
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
Tel: 905-615-4278
Email: mac@mississaugaartscouncil.com
www.mississaugaartscouncil.com
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE NOMINEE
Nominee Information
Select which Literary Arts Award:
Art Medium:
Name:
Address:
 Emerging
 Poetry
 Non-fiction
 Established
 Fiction  other _______________
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_________________________________________________________________ Postal Code: _______________
Phone # : Res.
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Email: ___________________________________________________ Website: ______________________________________
 The pieces submitted are a true representation of my work. Initials: ___________________
 I understand that the Mississauga Arts Council will be using my information only for Mississauga Arts Council activity.
Signature: ___________________________________________________
CATEGORY GUIDELINES AND CHECKLIST
THE NOMINEE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH THIS NOMINATION
Note: Incomplete nominations will not be assessed.
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Nominee’s résumé (curriculum vitae), which may include (but is not limited to):
 List of published works
 Formal training in chronological order (where, length of time, with whom)
 Affiliations (professional, voluntary, community and/or educational groups)
 Any teaching activities
 Arts-related awards or special recognition and year obtained
 Current activities and community involvement
One (1) 3”x5” photograph of Nominee (jpg, 300 dpi/printing quality) and 50 word bio to be used in
promotional material (sent to both mac@mississaugaartscouncil.com &
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media@mississaugaartscouncil.com).
One (1) sample of Nominee’s work:
 Emerging Award nominees submit a total of five (5) photocopied/electronic pages from one or more
sources
 Established Award nominees submit a total of 15 photocopied/electronic pages from one or more
sources
(Do not submit a book. A page is considered approximately 250 words or less)
Other appropriate/relevant support material and/or a brief description on the context of your work.
Please note that submissions must be accepted electronically via email AND on a CD/DVD delivered to
the MAC office.
2015 Literary Arts Award Nomination Form
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday February 27, 2015 by 4:00PM
Before you begin, please read through the instructions carefully. If you need clarification, the
Mississauga Arts Council office is open Monday to Friday between 9:00AM and 4:30PM. Drop in, call
#905-615-4278 or email MAC@mississaugaartscouncil.com.
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Previously Nominated Candidates are eligible to be re-nominated.
One Nomination per form.
Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted. The Mississauga Arts Council is not responsible
for applications lost in the mail or by courier.
Eligibility
 An Emerging artist has some experience working in their medium(s); may not have a prolific body of
work but shows promise.
 Emerging Talent and Established Arts Award nominee must be currently practicing in their discipline.
 These awards are open to both amateur and professional artists and his/her activities may extend
beyond the borders of the city.
 Winners cannot be nominated for the same award within five (5) years of receiving the award.
 Current Board of Directors and staff of the Mississauga Arts Council, the MARTYS Committee and
Jurors are not eligible to apply or be nominated.
Adjudication Criteria
For The Established and Emerging Literary Arts Awards
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Artistic merit
Artistic message and the works emotional impact
Originality of concept or idea
Innovative use of the medium
Technical execution of the medium
The Jury may decide to break a tie using the artist’s community involvement from their résumé/bio (part of the
category guidelines).
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Poetry includes, but is not limited to, artistic excellence in musical lyrics, verses, other poetic forms, etc.
Non-fiction includes, but is not limited to, artistic excellence in script writing, journalism, scholarly works, etc.
Fiction includes, but is not limited to, artistic excellence in script writing, novels, plays, etc.
Selection of Winners
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Selection of the winners will be conducted by a Jury of three to four prominent members of the arts
community from outside of Mississauga within their respective disciplines. The decision of the Jury
is final. It is at the discretion of the Jurors of each discipline whether or not the award will be
presented annually.
The winners will be announced at the MARTYS on Thursday May 7, 2015. Mark this date in your
calendar and plan to purchase tickets.
Retain a copy of the application for your records