The British Columbia Historical Federation is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Annual Historical Writing Competition.
The award celebrates books that make significant contributions to the historical literature of British Columbia. Vernon author, , has been shortlisted for the British Columbia Historical Federation Historical Writing Competition for his book and its Origins in British Columbia and Washington, Heritage House Publishing (Vernon)
Finalists include:
- Lily Chow, , Caitlin Press (Prince George)
- Cathy Converse, , Touchwood Editions (Victoria)
- Ken Mather, (Vernon)
- Tyler McCreary, , British Columbia, 1913 – 1973, Creekstone Press (From Smithers, now lives in Florida)
- Chad Reimer, , Caitlin Press (Chilliwack0
- Bruce Rohn, , Arrow Lakes Historical Society (Nakusp)
- Veronica Strong-Boag, , UBC Press (Victoria)
The BC Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing will be awarded together with $2,500 to the author whose book makes the most significant contribution to the historical literature of British Columbia. The 2nd place winner will receive $1,500 and 3rd place, $500. A book will also be awarded the Community History Award and $500. Certificates of Honourable Mention may be awarded to other books as recommended by the judges.
The winners will be announced at the British Columbia Historical Federation Conference Book Awards Gala on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 7:00 pm at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. Tickets can be purchased at: .
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