winner is awarded a $1,500 cash prize and $2,000 to go towards an experienced story editor to help in the development of their work. WGC Showrunner Award This annual award is given to an exemplary writer/producer that has success in applying their creative vision to the screen. Recipients: 2012: Mark McKinney 2011: Tassie Cameron 2010: Heather Conkie 2009: Mark Farrell 2008: Peter Mohan 2007: Brad Wright Alex Barris Mentorship Award Writers can nominate a person that has helped them get a start in the industry. This could be anyone, from a teacher to a producer to a story editor. WGC Writers Block Award The recipient of this award is decided by the Council and is someone who has contributed significantly to the Writers Guild and the Canadian screenwriting community. References External links WGC Podcast: Writers Talking TV The Big Picture: Why You Shouldn't Work Non-Union by Maureen Parker Executive Director, Writers Guild of Canada Scriptwriters' trade unions International Affiliation of Writers Guilds Canadian writers' organizations Film organizations in Canada Screenwriting organizations Guilds in Canada