2026 KOBZAR™ Book Award Presentation

March 26, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 KOBZAR™ Book Award Presentation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:30 pm CDT at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Join us for a celebration of our Canadian storytellers and their stories that shape Ukrainian identity in Canada.

Stay tuned for more information on sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales.

The Award

The shortlisted titles for the 2026 KOBZAR™ Book Award have been announced and preparations for the Award Ceremony are underway. For more on the shortlisted books click here.

Presented biennially, the $25,000 KOBZAR™ Book Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadian literary arts by authors who write on a topic with a tangible connection to the experiences of Ukrainian Canadians. As the Ukrainian community celebrates 130 years in Canada, the Ukrainian stories are limitless. KOBZAR™ Book Award entries can weave through fascinating moments in world history, acquaint us with the lives of both one and the many, introduce us to the challenges of different generations and waves of immigration. Ultimately, they paint a picture of a people that proudly continues to shape the Canada we know today.

We hope you can join us in a celebration of our storytellers!