EVENT, a literary journal with a longstanding commitment to the craft of creative non-fiction, invites writers to submit to its 2026 Creative Non-Fiction Contest. The contest is adjudicated by a judge to be announced, ensuring a blind evaluation process that prioritizes the work itself. Winners receive first, second, and third prizes of $1,500, $1,000, and $500 respectively, and all winning entries are published in EVENT. The entry fee of CAD $34.95 includes a one-year subscription or renewal to the journal, with a reduced fee of CAD $19.95 for post-secondary students. The contest is open to writers at any stage of their career, though the blind judging and publication in a respected literary journal make it particularly suited to those seeking to establish or advance their presence in the creative non-fiction community. The curatorial vision of EVENT emphasizes literary merit and originality in creative non-fiction. Entries must be unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, and limited to 5,000 words. The journal's commitment to fostering a diverse range of voices is reflected in its consideration of all entries for publication, not just the winners. The contest is designed to reward work that demonstrates a mastery of narrative, voice, and structure within the non-fiction form, and the blind judging process ensures that each submission is evaluated solely on its artistic merits. For writers, this contest represents an opportunity to have their work read by a discerning editorial team and a judge of literary repute. The inclusion of a subscription to EVENT underscores the journal's investment in building a community of readers and writers. The contest is not merely a competition but a gateway to publication and a sustained relationship with a journal that values thoughtful, well-crafted non-fiction.