Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize Submissions

October 29th, 2026

The University of British Columbia Library and the Pacific BookWorld News Society are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Book on British Columbia.

Established in memory of eminent bibliophile, scholar, and former UBC University Librarian Basil Stuart-Stubbs (1930–2012), the annual $3,500 prize recognizes the best scholarly book published on a British Columbia subject by a Canadian author or editor.

Eligibility & Criteria

• Subject Matter: Works must focus on a British Columbia topic and exhibit high standards of research, diligence and originality.

• Authorship: Authors or editors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, though institutional affiliation is not required.

• Publication Window: Eligible books must be published anywhere in the world between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.

• Entry Fee: Free.

Submission Details

Applicants must submit three physical copies of the book for consideration by December 15, 2026 (or provide advance notification if the book is published later in December).

Mail entries to:

Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize

UBC University Librarian’s Office

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

202A – 1961 East Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z1

The winning author will be honored at a special reception hosted by UBC Library in 2027.

For further information, contact (604) 822-5142 or email stacy.campbell@ubc.ca

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