Are you a Caribbean writer looking to showcase your literary talents on a regional platform? The prestigious OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature is now accepting submissions for its 2025 round. As one of the most sought-after literary awards in the region, the OCM Bocas Prize, sponsored by One Caribbean Media in Trinidad and Tobago and managed by the Bocas Lit Fest, is celebrating its monumental 15th year.
Here are some key points to consider about the 2025 OCM Bocas Prize:
- The prize includes a cash award of US$10,000 for the overall winner, along with US$3,000 each for winners in two other genre categories.
- Established in 2011, the prize aims to honor the best books released annually by Caribbean writers, whether by birth or citizenship.
- Past winners have included renowned figures like Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott, Jamaican Poet Laureate Olive Senior, and beloved novelist Earl Lovelace, as well as emerging talents like the 2024 winner, poet and memoirist Safiya Sinclair.
- The prize is judged across three categories: poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction, with eligibility for books published in the preceding calendar year.
- The final award winner will be chosen from the three category winners and will be announced at the 2025 Bocas Lit Fest, the largest literary festival in the Anglophone Caribbean.
Nicholas Laughlin, festival and programme director of the Bocas Lit Fest, emphasizes the significance of the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean writers, highlighting its uniqueness as a regionally sponsored and administered accolade. He expresses gratitude to One Caribbean Media for their steadfast sponsorship and commitment over the past fifteen years.
If you’re interested in submitting your work or learning more about the 2025 OCM Bocas Prize, including important dates and submission guidelines, visit www.bocaslitfest.com/awards/ocm. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the vibrant literary landscape of the Caribbean!
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