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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009

The 2009 Griffin Poetry Prize went to The Sentinel by A. F. Moritz (Canadian) and Rising, Falling, Hovering by C. D. Wright (International). 7 books made the shortlist across 2 categories.

Winners

Canadian

  1. The Sentinel by A. F. Moritzsource (opens in a new tab)

International

  1. Rising, Falling, Hovering by C. D. Wrightsource (opens in a new tab)

Shortlist

Canadian

  1. Crabwise to the Hounds by Jeramy Doddssource (opens in a new tab)
  2. Revolver by Kevin Connollysource (opens in a new tab)

International

  1. Life on Earth by Derek Mahonsource (opens in a new tab)
  2. Primitive Mentor by Dean Youngsource (opens in a new tab)
  3. The Lost Leader by Mick Imlahsource (opens in a new tab)

About the Griffin Poetry Prize

International and Canadian prizes to 2022; from 2023 one international prize with longlist plus the Canadian First Book Prize.

Organization: Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry. Years are award years, which can differ from publication years. Official site (opens in a new tab)

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