Submissions for the 2026 Dhahan Prize are now open until January 31, 2026.
Adjudication and eligibility
Read the prize adjudication and eligibility requirements here.
The Dhahan Prize accepts for consideration fiction novels and short story collections.
Submission requirements
If interested in submitting a fiction novel or short story collection for consideration for the Dhahan Prize, please:
1. Fill out the form below. Before doing so, please ensure that the eligibility requirements are met.
Once the following completed form is received you will be contacted with further instructions via email. In the meantime,
2. Mail / courier 3 copies of your book to
Dhahan Prize Book Submission
# 1058 – 2560 Shell Road
Richmond, B.C., Canada
V6X 0B8
Please note: Dhahan Prize does not pay for the courier or mail charges.
3. Email a PDF copy of your book to
submissions@dhahanprize.com
If you have any questions or need assistance completing the submission form, kindly email submissions@dhahanprize.com.
4. Have your high-resolution, professional author portrait and print-quality PDF book cover ready
Follow all instructions for portraits listed here. You will be sent details on where to submit your professional portrait and book cover after submitting the form below. Do not email or WhatsApp these files.
Passport photos, phone photos and scanned files will not be accepted.
Submission Form
STOP! Please read the eligibility requirements, and ensure your publication qualifies, before submitting this form!
