Editors' Association of Canada - Major Programs

Major Programs

Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence

Established in 1983 and presented annually by the Editors' Association of Canada, The Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence recognizes the editor's often invisible contribution to written communication. The cash award of $2,000 is made possible by grants from EAC and several publishers (HarperCollins, Random House of Canada, Breakwater Books, Orca Book Publishers, UBC Press, Madison, the C. D. Howe Institute, New Society Publishers and the University of Calgary Press) as well as by donations from association members.

Claudette Upton Scholarship

The Claudette Upton Scholarship is an annual, national award that recognizes a promising student editor from among EAC's membership. It was awarded for the first time in 2010. This is a $1,000 scholarship to help support continuing professional development in editing.

EAC Certification

EAC's certification program is for editors of written material who work in English. Successful candidates can become Certified Professional Editors or earn certification in proofreading, copy editing and/or structural and stylistic editing.

Annual Conference

Hosted by a different branch each year, EAC's annual spring conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for members and non-members alike.

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