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Instituted in 2006, the Griffin trustees present a Lifetime Recognition Award on a periodic basis to international artists working in poetry.

2024 – Don McKay

 On June 7, Canadian poet Don McKay received the 2024 Lifetime Recognition Award. Karen Solie delivered a poignant speech to congratulate him and present him with the award on behalf of the Griffin Poetry Prize trustees. Karen Solie Pays Tribute to Don McKay Biography of Don McKay Don McKay’s books …   Read more


Lifetime Recognition Archive