2010

Jean Rae Baxter - Hamilton, Ontario

It is always an honour for a writer to receive a literary award, and it is especially an honour to receive an award commemorating a man as eminent as John Kenneth Galbraith.
This is the third consecutive year I have attended the Awards ceremony. After having a story shortlisted in 2008 and 2009, I was beginning to get the feeling of being always a bridesmaid, but never the bride. The thought that I might actually win the award remained more a tantalizing hope than an expectation.
But here I am, somewhat to my astonishment, assuring you that yes, with great pleasure I accept the award and the honour that goes with it.
I have a great admiration for the Scots—Scotch, if you prefer. I admire their industry, their common sense, their frugality, and their whiskey.
My father-in-law was born in Glasgow, and that is where the Baxter name comes from. The Baxters are a sept of the Macmillans, and my late husband wore the tartan with pride. And so I feel that I can take my place amongst you with some claim to being a member of the family.
On this proud occasion I would like, finally, to express my thanks to the Galbraith family, to the Friends of Dutton-Dunwich, to the ever helpful Jenny Phillips, and to all those unknown to me who have made the John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award possible.

Jean also received a cheque for $2,000 dollars and a signed copy of Innocent Fraud by John Kenneth Galbraith

2009

Judith Millar
- Nanaimo, BC

Judith Millar is a writer of short stories, essays, poems and song lyrics. She is widely published, has won numerous awards for her creative writing, and is a frequent presenter at spoken-word events on Vancouver Island. She is currently working on a novel and a collection of short stories. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Judith is a member of the BC Federation of Writers and SOCAN. A former corporate communications manager, she moved to Nanaimo, BC from Kitchener, Ontario in 2007.

Website: http://www.judithmillar.com

Winning Story: "The Insomniac"
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2008

Joel Herscovitch

2007

Charles M. Anderson
- Southey, SK