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 | Summerside Journal Pioneer clipping
Dated 07/2007 | The John Hunter-Duvar Award began in 1982 as an attempt by the West Prince Arts Council to recognize a West Prince resident who made a valuable contribution to the Arts in this area. This annual award was named after John Hunter-Duvar (1830-1899), the only Island poet to be included in The Oxford Book of Canadian Verse prior to the arrival of "The People's Poet", Milton Acorn, on the poetic scene. John Hunter-Duvar wrote three books of poetry, a book on archeology and a book of satirical essays. His estate was called "Hernewood" and is now the site of the Mill River Resort, Park and Golf Course. Originally the W.P.A.C. discussed placing a monument in his memory, but later decided upon this award to perpetuate his name. Following is a list of those who have received this award and the year in which it was presented:
| 2008 - | Elaine Wedge of St. Louis | | 2007 - | Claude Brisson of Mill River | | 2006 - | Gerald McNally of Brae | | 2005 - | Clare O'Shea of Tignish | | 2004 - | Verna Banks of Alberton | | 2003 - | Jeanette Birch | | 2002 - | Eileen Chaisson Pendergast & Dennis Pitre | | 2001 - | The late Terry Pickens | | 2000 - | Therese d'Amour | | 1999 - | J. Henri Gaudet | | 1998 - | Dr. Geoffrey Robinson & wife Dorothy, and posthumous award to Ray Sark | | 1997 - | Edward Fitzgerald | | 1996 - | John Cousins of Bloomfield | | 1995 - | David Broderick | | 1994 - | Olive O'Brien of Woodstock | | 1993 - | Blanche Rennie Crockett | | 1992 - | Mary Graham of Alberton | | 1991 - | Don King | | 1990 - | Jean Dewar of O'Leary | | 1989 - | Cletus Dunn | | 1988 - | Sister Joan McNeill | | 1987 - | Dr. George Dewar of O'Leary | | 1986 - | Jack Turner of O'Leary | | 1985 - | Allan Graham of Alberton | | 1984 - | Enid Birch of Birch Hill | | 1983 - | Pam Easter of Mill River |
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