Media Coverage
Winterset in Summer Literary Festival- Writer makes history
The Telegram
“Don McKay made history Thursday, as the first writer presented with the BMO Winterset Award for a collection of essays. “
March 23, 2012
2011 Winterset Award presented at Government house.
» view - Don McKay wins the 2011 BMO Winterset Award
Newfoundland and Labrador Asts Council Press Release
“March 22, 2012, St. John’s, NL – Don McKay is the winner of the 2011 BMO Winterset Award for his book The Shell of the Tortoise. The award, which celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was presented today at a ceremony at Government H“
March 22, 2012
The BMO Winterset Award honours the memory of Sandra Fraser Gwyn, St. John’s-born social historian, prize-winning author, who did so much to promote a national awareness of the arts of this province.
» view - About the 2011 BMO Winterset Award finalists
NLAC Press release
“Backgrounder: About the 2011 BMO Winterset Award finalists“
March 6, 2012
Background information on the finalists.
» view - Finalists announced for 2011 BMO Winterset Award
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) Press Release
“Finalists for the 2011 BMO Winterset Award are Edward Riche, Don McKay, and Mark Callanan“
March 6, 2012 (St. John’s, NL)
NLAC announces the finalists for the 2011 Winterset Awards.
» view - Making waves
Gander Beacon
“"The recipient of this year's award demonstrates what can be achieved by an enterprising and energetic group of volunteers who work together as a team with others in the community," said Minister Dalley. “
March 2, 2012
A local heritage group has been named the recipient of a prestigious provincial tourism award.
» view - Writer-in-Residence Call for Applications
Winterset in Summer Committee
“Winterset in Summer Inc. is inviting applications from Newfoundland and Labrador writers for the position of Writer-in-Residence for the period August 1 to August 31, 2012.“
October 29, 2011
Application details for The Writer in Residence position.
» view - Literary Festival to introduce Writer in Residence Program.
Winterset in Summer Committee
“The Writer in Residence program is another example of innovation for the Festival and one of a series of outreach programs the Festival hopes to implement over the next few years”.“
October 29, 2011
Winterset Press Release
» view - Summertime for Winterset
Gerard Collins
“Picture, if you will, seven former Winterset winners on the same stage at once.“
August 2011
Transcontinental/Creative Books Newsletter
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Winterset in Summer Committee Publication
“It’s the 10th anniversary of Winterset in Summer and we’re celebrating with the largest gathering of award-winning authors in our history!“
April 23, 2011
Important Information about the August 2011 Festival
» view - NLAC announces BMO Winterset Winner
NLAC Press Release
“The award, which celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was presented today at a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s. “
March 24, 2011
Winterset Award Winner for 2010 Announced
» view - BMO Winterset Award Finalists for 2010 Announced
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Press Release
“Public reading and reception at 7 pm, March 23 at The Rooms“
March 2, 2011
NLAC press release on 2010 BMO Winterset Award finalists
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The Telegram
“Martin, Power, Wangersky vying for $10,000 prize“
March 3, 2011
Jury for 2010 announces finalists for the BMO Winterset Award.
» view - Winterset in Summer Literary Festival
Marie Wadden, CBC
“This literary festival will tempt you inside, even when the weather is at its most alluring.“
August 2010
Marie Wadden of the CBC writes about the 2010 festival.
» view - A literary gem in Eastport
The Telegram
“It s celebration of the written word and an opportunity to listen to writers share their work, their process, and their passion for writing. “
August 16, 2010
Martha Muzychka shares her thoughts about Winterset in Summer 2010
» view - Tortoise wins Winterset race
The Telegram
“Gwyn said that the finalists are proof Newfoundland and Labrador is the most creative part of the country.“
March 26, 2010
Winterset Award presented at Government House.
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The Telegram
“Local authors nominated“
March 25, 2010
Lisa Moore, Michael Crummey, and Jessica Grant at public reading and reception.
» view - WintersetIn Summer Board Press Release
Files
“Margaret Atwood, Linden MacIntyre and Michael Crummey among featured authors at upcoming Winterset in Summer Literary Festival 2010.“
January 18, 2010
Winterset in Summer Board of Directors is pleased to announce the line-up for the 2010 Festival Weekend
» view - Crummey, Grant and Moore Winterset finalists
The Telegram
“The winner will be announced on March 25.“
March 3, 2010
NLAC announces 2009 Winterset Award Winners
» view - Jury announced for 2009 Winterset Award
The Telegram
“Award to be presented at Government House March 25, 2010“
October 16, 2009
Article on Winterset Award
» view - Winterset in Summer announces lineup
The Telegram
“Literary Festival draws top Canadian talent“
January 19, 2010
Article on Winterset 2010 Program
» view - Winterset Awards Maggs' Poetry of Hockey
The Telegram
“That seemed to catch everybody's attention...“
March 27th, 2009
2008 Winterset Award
» view - Festival Offers A Chance For Writers To Mingle
The Telegram
“Book Lovers Get Ready“
2005
Article On The Winterset Awards
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