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Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Short Story Award introduction notes

File contains Budge Wilson's introductory speech for the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Short Story Award and a program from the event. The award was won by Jane Elizabeth Ledwell with Beverley Morash (second), Beth Ryan (third), and Kathleen Knowles, Joyce Simpson and Abby Whidden (honourable mentions). Wilson's speech discusses each of the recipients and their submissions in turn.

Speech for Short Story Award at the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Gala

File contains Budge Wilson's presenting speech for the Short Story Award at the 1999 Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Gala (WFNS). The file includes her handwritten draft and final typed copy of the speech and a copy of the program for the event. The Short Story Award was won by André Narbonne with Leigh Anne Williams (second), Eve Mills Nash (third), and Lindsay Preston and Karen Leah Whalen (honourable mentions). Wilson's speech briefly discusses each individual and their short story submission.

Queen Elizabeth Medal event

File contains the invitation, certificate and accompanying letter, and two copies of the program for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Investiture held at Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 11, 2012. Budge Wilson was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Programs for awards ceremonies

File contains programs from awards ceremonies from awards that Budge Wilson was nominated for and/or won, including the City of Dartmouth Book Ward (for Cordelia Clark, 1995); the Ann Connor Brimer Award (for Sharla, 1998); and the Children's Book Week Gala (at which Wilson gave the Ann Connor Brimer Keynote Address in 1999).

Programs and correspondence regarding awards for Before Green Gables

File includes records relating to the Atlantic Independent Booksellers' Choice Award at the Atlantic Book Awards; Children's Author of the Year shortlist from the Canadian Booksellers Association; Ruth Steiner and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award shortlist from the Ontario Arts Council; and the National Chapter of Canada Violet Downey Award.

Posters of book award nominations

File contains posters from the Hackmatak Children's Choice Book Award, for which Budge Wilson's book "Duff's Monkey Business" was nominated, and the Atlantic Book Week and Festival Award Nominations, for which Wilson's book "A Fiddle for Angus" was nominated.

Other recognitions

File contains excerpts from and copies of magazines, newspapers, correspondence, programs, and posters that give recognition to Budge Wilson's writing, including Chickadee Choice, Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Awards, South Saskatchewan Reading Council Young Reader's Choice Awards, and others.

Order of Nova Scotia investiture

File contains correspondence regarding Budge Wilson's appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia in 2011. The file also includes a copy of the program, guidelines for the Investiture Ceremony, Peggy MacKinnon's ticket, and the invitation to the ceremony.

Order of Nova Scotia

File includes e-mail correspondence, newspaper clippings, and program material.

Order of Canada investiture program

  • MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 89, Folder 9
  • File
  • March 10, 2005 - March 11, 2005

    • Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains a copy of the program for the Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa on March 11, 2005, where Budge Wilson became a member of the Order of Canada. The file also includes a card from David Smythe, general manager of the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa, where she stayed.

New York Public Library and American Library Association recognition of Budge Wilson

File contains correspondence regarding Budge Wilson's book "The Leaving," which was awarded various honours by the American Library Association (ALA) and the New York Public Library: Horn Book Fanfare, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, an ALA Notable Book Award, a Best Book for Young Adults from the American Library Association, and short listed for the book list Best Book of the Year Award.

Material related to Budge Wilson awards

File contains programs and itineraries for the Order of Nova Scotia, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Mount Saint Vincent University convocation ceremonies.

Major recognitions

File contains excerpts from and copies of magazines, newspapers, and correspondence that give recognition to Budge Wilson's writing, including the Library of Congress list of 100 noteworthy children's books, the American Library Association's best books for young adults, the New York Public Library's books for the teen age exhibition, and many more.

Letter from Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General

File contains a letter from Adrienne Clarkson to Budge Wilson thanking her for sending a copy of her book "The Leaving" and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Canada.
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