Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award A project of Trio House Press (see other related projects). About Trio House Press is pleased to offer the Aurora Polaris Award for a book of creative nonfiction, open to writers at any stage of their career, in any form of creative nonfiction. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 142 days from now) through 15 May 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 50,000 - 80,000 words. Book: 50,000 - 80,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Nature/Environment.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @triohousepress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @triohousepress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsLouise Bogan Award for Excellence in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsScott King Award for Eco-Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsTrio Award for First or Second Book Charges fees for all submissionsTrio House Press Charges fees for some submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 28 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only