On Monday, May 3, 2027, the Writers Guild of Canada will hold its 31st annual awards honouring excellence in screenwriting.
Nominations are open from Thursday, October 1, until Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5 pm ET for scripts in the following categories:
- Children’s
- Comedy Series
- Drama Series
- Documentary
- Feature Film
- MOW & Miniseries
- Preschool
- Short Series (episodes under 15 minutes)
- Short Film (under 60 minutes)
- Tweens & Teens
Nominations are accepted from WGC members only.
For more information about entry and eligibility guidelines, please click here.
Special Award nominations are also open for the following awards:
- Jim Burt Screenwriting Prize
- Sondra Kelly Award
- WGC Showrunner Award
The deadline to submit nominations for all categories and special awards is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5 pm ET.
