The Crime Writers of Canada
Awards of Excellence
The Crime Writers of Canada have given annual awards since 1984 in a variety of categories.
The Awards are open to permanent residents of Canada, or by Canadian citizens living abroad.
Cozy mysteries have been nominated a few times over the years. The creation of a Traditional Mystery category in 2022 has increased the number of cozies nominated.
Here we present all books which have been nominated for CWC Awards and also appear on CozyMystery.com. We have sorted by year, then award, then author name.
2024
Best Traditional Mystery
Steeped in Malice
Tea by the Sea #4
The Game is a Footnote
Sherlock Holmes Bookshop #8
To Track a Traitor
Lane Winslow #10
2023
Best Traditional Mystery
Death Plans a Perfect Trip
Charlotte Adams #6
Framed in Fire
Lane Winslow #9
2022
Best Crime Novel Set in Canada
The Corpse with the Iron Will
Cait Morgan #10
Best Traditional Mystery
Murder in a Teacup
Tea by the Sea #2
2012
Best Crime Novel
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows
Flavia de Luce #4
2010
Best First Crime Novel
Alan Bradley
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Flavia de Luce #1
The Cold Light of Mourning
Penny Brannigan #1
2004
Best Crime Novel
Lament for a Lounge Lizard
Fiona Silk #1
2000
Best First Crime Novel
Speak Ill of the Dead
Camilla MacPhee #1
1999
Best Crime Novel
Next Week Will Be Better
Cat Wilde #2