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Named for the prolific Canadian cartoonist. Awarded for work published during the previous calendar year.

Award known as: Wrights
First year of award: 2005 (for work published in 2004)
Award status: Active
Awarded at: Annual award ceremony
Number of categories: 3
Hall of Fame: Yes
Award for children's material: No
Type of Award: Nominated
Nominations open to: Committee
Voting open to: Awards jury made up of selected Canadian authors, broadcasters, cartoonists, and filmmakers
Official web page: www.wrightawards.ca

Eligibility
For the purpose of this award, a "Canadian" is defined as someone who lives or works in Canada. A "cartoonist" is someone who writes and illustrate their own stories.

Category explanations:

• Best Book: Any comic book, graphic novel or collected work by a Canadian cartoonist published between January 1 & December 31 of the previous year, with a focus on established cartoonists (ie. writer/artists).
• Best Emerging Talent: Including cartoonists who have been published for the first time, or have displayed significant growth in their work.
• Giants of the North: The Hall of Fame.