John S. Crosbie Memorial Fund
The Joyce Heitler Award for Women in Wordplay
For a woman whose wit brings joy into public life.
Working terms
$500–$1,000 annually · $2,500+ future target
Who it is for
Women enrolled in a recognized post-secondary or trade program, or women in the early stages of a creative or professional career.
Eligible work
- writing, comedy, journalism, advertising, linguistics
- literature, communications, education, performance, cartooning
- any field where wit and inventive language are central
What to submit
- A short portfolio or work sample
- A brief statement about how humour or language fits into your work
- One original pun or short humorous piece