In 1994, The City of Calgary established the Calgary Awards to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, schools, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 17 awards.

The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to look to their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, and local organizations and businesses for those who could qualify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.

THE WO MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE
sponsored by Uptown 17th Avenue

The City of Calgary established this prize, in honour of renowned Calgary writer W.O. Mitchell, to recognize literary achievement by Calgary authors. The $5,000 prize, sponsored by the Uptown 17th Avenue BRZ, is awarded each year to a deserving writer through a juried competition. Finalists are selected by a committee comprized of City of Calgary and Writers Guild of Alberta representatives.  For additional information on this annual award contact the Writer's Guild of Alberta at 1-800-5354.