January 22nd, 2026, was Richard Doiron's 79th birthday.
Ariadne Sawyer, co-Founder of World Poetry Canada &
International featured Richard in a one-hour World Poetry
Cafe Radio show interview. Ariadne, a Nobel Prize nominee,
has hosted the show for 26 years, the show now heard in
189 countries. Helping Ariadne with the production of the
show was Victor Schwartzman, and Sharon Rowe had
another short piece read by Victor, as part of Sharon's
"The Big Bessie" series of stories.
Overall, this was a good interview, as Richard read from
his latest book of poetry, "My Mind Could Be A Garden,"
2025, a book published in India, by the WE Publishing Community,
spearheaded by Ms. Smeetha Bhoumik. Richard also spoke
on issues pertaining to peace, a theme often touched on
by host Ariadne Sawyer, along with numerous guests.
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2025 was a momentous year for writer-poet Richard Doiron,
named Poet of the Year by two major Online poetry groups,
consisting of thousands of international poets. One of his
most notable achievements for the year, however, was his
cover picture on international magazine, "Wildfire," now ten
years in print. Along with the cover picture, shared with
Texas poet, performance artist, poetry teacher, Imelda
Garcia, Richard had 15 pages allocated to him inside the
295-page magazine.
The Magazine is published by American Susan Joyner-Stumpf,
author of 200 books of poetry, ably assisted by long-time Editor,
fellow American Kerry L. Marzock.
The magazine can be purchased on the Lulu publishing website.
In early February 2026, Richard Doiron was named "Global Best Writer," by
M.A. Zaman Ahasanuzzaman, Founder of the 14.8 K strong group, World Spiritual Humanity Peace And Literary Association.
This UN-UNESCO-International and Arab World Accredited Affiliated group comes from the vision of Duke M.A. Zaman Ahasanuzzaman, a world peace ambassador, Professor at Indonesia University, a man known for years of standing up against government corruption in our world.
This UN-UNESCO-International and Arab World Accredited Affiliated group comes from the vision of Duke M.A. Zaman Ahasanuzzaman, a world peace ambassador, Professor at Indonesia University, a man known for years of standing up against government corruption in our world.
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
2025-2026
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
* Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, 2019 by Dr. Epitacio Tongohan, Philippines.
* Named World Poet Laureate, World Friendship Poetry, 2019, via Dr. Epitacio Tongohan, Philippines
* Named World Poet Laureate, World Friendship Poetry, 2019, via Dr. Epitacio Tongohan, Philippines
* Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award, ARTery USA, 2017, nominated by James Pasqual Bettio, former Senator, California Legislature
* Lifetime Achievement Award, World Friendship Poetry, April 2017, via Dr. Epitacio Tongohan (aka Dc PenPen), Philippines
* Lifetime Achievement Award, World Poetry Canada & International, May 2012, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
45 poets nominated from around the world; won by unanimous vote of the Board of World Poetry Canada & International
45 poets nominated from around the world; won by unanimous vote of the Board of World Poetry Canada & International
* Special achievements/recognitions:
* 2009 First Place winner in World Poetry “John Keats” competition, poem “Ode to Keats” read before sneak preview of
movie on the life of poet, John Keats, “Bright Star,” at showing in Vancouver, British Columbia theatre.
movie on the life of poet, John Keats, “Bright Star,” at showing in Vancouver, British Columbia theatre.
* Winter 1997 named Acadian Artist of the year, Kent North, celebrated at Acadieville Centre, New Brunswick, hundreds in attendance
* 1993: First place in the 52nd Annual Poets Study Club International Poetry Competition, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
2001, nominated for the Governor General’s Award for poetry, by DreamCatcher Publishing, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
* 2002 nominated for the Governor General’s Award for poetry, by DreamCatcher Publishing, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
* 2002 nominated for the Griffin Poetry Prize Canada, by DreamCatcher Publishing, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
* 2002 nominated for the Order of New Brunswick, by Moncton citizen, Willard MacArthur, re: poetry and other achievements
* 2019 nominated for the Order of New Brunswick, by Rogersville citizen, Paul Doiron, re: poetry and other achievements
* 2002 nominated for the Governor General’s Award for poetry, by DreamCatcher Publishing, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
* 2002 nominated for the Griffin Poetry Prize Canada, by DreamCatcher Publishing, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
* 2002 nominated for the Order of New Brunswick, by Moncton citizen, Willard MacArthur, re: poetry and other achievements
* 2019 nominated for the Order of New Brunswick, by Rogersville citizen, Paul Doiron, re: poetry and other achievements
* 1993: poetry read at World Literary event, San Francisco, USA, by Dr. Evelyn Yau
Special events and readings:
* Major book launch (11 books), Lions Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick, March 2007; 300 in attendance; twenty speakers, musicians etc. reading. Master of Ceremonies.
Special presentation by the Mayor of Moncton.
Special presentation by the Mayor of Moncton.
* Writers Federation of New Brunswick, Public Library, Moncton, 2000, one venue, by invitation.
* Moncton Breakfast Writers Club, Moncton, New Brunswick, monthly readings: 2000 - 2001.
* Teazers Restaurant, Highfield Square, Moncton, New Brunswick, weekly readings 2001 - 2002
* Canadian Poetry Association/Chocolate River writers/readers group, weekly readings (2004 - 2006), Moncton, New Brunswick.
* Quispamsis, New Brunswick, readings…
* Book launch event, Lions Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick, July 2002; Master of Ceremonies; twenty speakers, musicians, hundreds of hand, reading.
* Moncton Breakfast Writers Club, Moncton, New Brunswick, monthly readings: 2000 - 2001.
* Teazers Restaurant, Highfield Square, Moncton, New Brunswick, weekly readings 2001 - 2002
* Canadian Poetry Association/Chocolate River writers/readers group, weekly readings (2004 - 2006), Moncton, New Brunswick.
* Quispamsis, New Brunswick, readings…
* Book launch event, Lions Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick, July 2002; Master of Ceremonies; twenty speakers, musicians, hundreds of hand, reading.
In pictures....
Special Recognition for
Lifetime Achievement Winner
Moncton poet Richard Doiron got special recognition on Wednesday March 7, 2012, at Moncton's Public Library, in a pre-celebration to his upcoming ceremony in Richmond, British Columbia. Richard is the 2012 World Poetry Lifetime Achievement Award winner. In this picture, left to right, award-winning poet and photo-journalist, Margaret Patricia Eaton, who presented Richard with a Lifetime Achievement Award certificate, a special letter of Introduction, and a lapel pin, denoting the Award, which Richard will officially receive in Richmond, B.C. on May 25, 2012. The Award ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual World Poetry International Peace Celebration. Poets from countries such as Afghanistan, India and the Philippines are slated to participate, among a number of nations.
At the March 7th event, Moncton's Deputy-Mayor, Kathryn Barnes spoke eloquently and with conviction, saying Richard had now made a lasting mark in the world of literature. She also presented Richard with a gift from the City of Moncton. Additionally, Dr. Eldon Hay, renowned human rights activist (and holder of the Order of Canada) spoke of Richard's own life-long involvement in human rights issues, with emphasis on First Nations. Paul Doiron was Master of Ceremonies. The large public room was packed with friends, relatives and fans of literature. After Margaret Eaton had presented Richard his mementos, he took the floor for approximately fifteen minutes, reading peace poems in both English and French, and he also spoke about his fifty years of writing poetry. The audience was most receptive and Richard twice received standing ovations. Hundreds of pictures were taken. Some of those can be seen at the World Poetry site: www.worldpoetry.ca