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Griffin Poetry Prize

Canada's most generous poetry award, founded by businessman and philanthropist Scott Griffin.

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E-mail: info@griffinpoetryprize.com

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Ruth Smith, Executive Director
The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry
363 Parkridge Crescent
Oakville, Ontario L6M 1A8
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