Hundreds of guests filled Toronto’s Koerner Hall on June 3 and 4 for the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize readings and ceremony. Click through to see photos of the winners, Jane Munro and Michael Longley, as well as finalists and special guests.

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This year's prize winners, Jane Munro and Michael Longley, flanking prize founder Scott Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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This year’s prize winners, Jane Munro and Michael Longley, flanking prize founder Scott Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Griffin judge Tim Bowling and poet Carolyn Forché (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Griffin judge Tim Bowling and poet Carolyn Forché (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Scott Griffin and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Scott Griffin and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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International prize finalist Wioletta Greg with Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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International prize finalist Wioletta Greg with Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Writer Marek Kazmierski and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Writer Marek Kazmierski and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Michael Ondaatje and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Michael Ondaatje and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize finalist Russell Thornton with Griffin Trust for Excellence In Poetry manager Ruth Smith (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize finalist Russell Thornton with Griffin Trust for Excellence In Poetry manager Ruth Smith (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize winner Jane Munro and laywer Gayle Raphanel (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize winner Jane Munro and laywer Gayle Raphanel (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet Karen Solie and international prize winner Michael Langley (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet Karen Solie and international prize winner Michael Langley (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors John Raulston Saul and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors John Raulston Saul and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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A full house for the finalists' readings (photo: Tom Sandler)

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A full house for the finalists’ readings (photo: Tom Sandler)

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A 2015 Griffin Prize group photo (photo: Tom Sandler)

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A 2015 Griffin Prize group photo (photo: Tom Sandler)

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St. Joseph Media president Douglas Knight and <i>The Walrus</i> executive director and publisher Shelley Ambrose (photo: Tom Sandler)

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St. Joseph Media president Douglas Knight and The Walrus executive director and publisher Shelley Ambrose (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poets and critics Chris Doda and Suzanne Zelzao (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poets and critics Chris Doda and Suzanne Zelzao (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet and critic Xu Jingya and international prize finalist Wang Xiaoni (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet and critic Xu Jingya and international prize finalist Wang Xiaoni (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Jane Munro flanked by Ann and Allison Munro with Gayle Raphanel (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Jane Munro flanked by Ann and Allison Munro with Gayle Raphanel (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Carolyn Forché and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Carolyn Forché and Colm Tóibín (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Butterfield & Robinson president and CEO Norman Howe and author Emily Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Butterfield & Robinson president and CEO Norman Howe and author Emily Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Artist Max Streicher, University of Toronto drama professor Pia Kleber, and former Ontario politician Janusz Dukszta (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Artist Max Streicher, University of Toronto drama professor Pia Kleber, and former Ontario politician Janusz Dukszta (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Wioletta Greg (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Wioletta Greg (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Mary Jane Zapp and poet Spencer Reece (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Mary Jane Zapp and poet Spencer Reece (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Journalist and former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson, Ruth Smith, and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Journalist and former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson, Ruth Smith, and Krystyne Griffin (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize finalist Shane Book and Amara Holder (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Canadian prize finalist Shane Book and Amara Holder (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Author-illustrator Dennis Lee and writer Susan Perly (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Author-illustrator Dennis Lee and writer Susan Perly (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Eric Young and Michael Ondaatje (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Eric Young and Michael Ondaatje (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Marek Kazmierski and Justyna Czechowsha (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Marek Kazmierski and Justyna Czechowsha (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet and actress Caroline Colantonio (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Poet and actress Caroline Colantonio (photo: Tom Sandler)

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House of Anansi president and publisher Sarah MacLaclan and author Noah Richler with mother Florence Richler (photo: Tom Sandler)

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House of Anansi president and publisher Sarah MacLaclan and author Noah Richler with mother Florence Richler (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Scotiabank Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch and author Anna Porter (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Scotiabank Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch and author Anna Porter (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Anna Porter and Louise Dennys (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Authors Anna Porter and Louise Dennys (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Bookseller Ben McNally with partner, bookseller and author Lynn Thomson (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Bookseller Ben McNally with partner, bookseller and author Lynn Thomson (photo: Tom Sandler)

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University of Toronto drama professor Pia Kleber (photo: Tom Sandler)

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University of Toronto drama professor Pia Kleber (photo: Tom Sandler)

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Scott Griffin at the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize gala (Tom Sandler)

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Scott Griffin at the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize gala (Tom Sandler)