Nimrod Literary Awards
The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 04/30/10
Eligible Entry: 3-10 pages of unpublished poetry (a single poem or several short poems)
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $20; entry fee includes a one year subscription to Nimrod
Prize: 1st Prize: $2,000 and publication
2nd Prize: $1,000 and publication
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: 5/01/10
Kent State University
Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Feb. 01 - May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 50-70 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets who have not published a book of poetry with an edition of 500 or more copies
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $2,000 and publication
Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Feb. 01 - May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 50-70 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets who have not published a book of poetry with an edition of 500 or more copies
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $2,000 and publication
Poetry Contest Deadline: April 30, 2010
Writers' Journal
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 4/30/10
Eligible Entry: an original poem of 25 lines or less
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $3/ poem
Prize: 1st Prize: $50
2nd Prize: $25
3rd Prize: $15
Winners are published in the Writers' Journal
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 4/30/10
Eligible Entry: an original poem of 25 lines or less
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $3/ poem
Prize: 1st Prize: $50
2nd Prize: $25
3rd Prize: $15
Winners are published in the Writers' Journal
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Mar. 15, 2010
Slope Editions
8th Annual Slope Editions Book Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: March 15, 2010
Eligible Entry: 40 - 90 pages of original poetry
Open to: American poets
Entry Fee: $20; includes a Slope Editions publication
Prize: $1,000 and book publication
8th Annual Slope Editions Book Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: March 15, 2010
Eligible Entry: 40 - 90 pages of original poetry
Open to: American poets
Entry Fee: $20; includes a Slope Editions publication
Prize: $1,000 and book publication
Poem Contest Deadline: June 15, 2010
The Bitter Oleander Press
The Frances Locke Memorial Poetry Award
Submission Period: Deadline: June 15, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 5 original, unpublished poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $10 for 5 poems; $2 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000 and publication in The Bitter Oleander
The Frances Locke Memorial Poetry Award
Submission Period: Deadline: June 15, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 5 original, unpublished poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $10 for 5 poems; $2 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000 and publication in The Bitter Oleander
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Feb. 28, 2010
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs
AWP Awards- Donald Hall Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: January 1 - February 28, 2010
Eligible Entry: at least 48 pages of poetry and official entry form
Open to: friends and students of the judge are ineligible
Entry Fee: $25; $10 for AWP members
Prize: $4,000 and publication
AWP Awards- Donald Hall Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: January 1 - February 28, 2010
Eligible Entry: at least 48 pages of poetry and official entry form
Open to: friends and students of the judge are ineligible
Entry Fee: $25; $10 for AWP members
Prize: $4,000 and publication
Friday, January 15, 2010
Poem Contest Deadline: Apr. 30, 2010
Crab Orchard Review
2010 Richard Peterson Poetry Prize
Submission Period: March 01 - April 30, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 3 unpublished poems in English
Open to: U.S. citizens and permanent residents, students and employees of Southern Illinois University Carbondale are not eligible
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $1500 and publication in the Crab Orchard Review
2010 Richard Peterson Poetry Prize
Submission Period: March 01 - April 30, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 3 unpublished poems in English
Open to: U.S. citizens and permanent residents, students and employees of Southern Illinois University Carbondale are not eligible
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $1500 and publication in the Crab Orchard Review
Poem Contest Deadline: Apr. 01, 2010
Winning Writers
Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
Submission Period: August 15, 2009 - April 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: published or unpublished humor poem written in English
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: None
Prize: 1st Prize: $1,500 and publication on winningwriters.com
2nd Prize: $800 and publication on winningwriters.com
3rd Prize: $400 and publication on winningwriters.com
12 Honorable Mentions: $75 and publication on winningwriters.com
Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
Submission Period: August 15, 2009 - April 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: published or unpublished humor poem written in English
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: None
Prize: 1st Prize: $1,500 and publication on winningwriters.com
2nd Prize: $800 and publication on winningwriters.com
3rd Prize: $400 and publication on winningwriters.com
12 Honorable Mentions: $75 and publication on winningwriters.com
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: May 01, 2010
Sow's Ear Poetry Review
Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: March 01-May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 22-26 pages of poetry
Open to: adults
Entry Fee: $27, includes a one-year subscription to the Review
Prize: $1,000, publication, 25 copies of the book, distribution to subscribers
Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: March 01-May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 22-26 pages of poetry
Open to: adults
Entry Fee: $27, includes a one-year subscription to the Review
Prize: $1,000, publication, 25 copies of the book, distribution to subscribers
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Mar. 31, 2010
Lotus Press
Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award
Submission Period: January 02 - March 31, 2010
Eligible Entry: 60-90 pages of original poetry
Open to: African American poets not previously published by Lotus Press
Entry Fee: None indicated
Prize: $500 and publication
Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award
Submission Period: January 02 - March 31, 2010
Eligible Entry: 60-90 pages of original poetry
Open to: African American poets not previously published by Lotus Press
Entry Fee: None indicated
Prize: $500 and publication
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Poem Contest Deadline: March 31, 2010
Once Written
2010 Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: Mar. 31, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: 1st Prize: $500 and publication
2nd Prize: $100 and publication
2010 Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: Mar. 31, 2010
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: 1st Prize: $500 and publication
2nd Prize: $100 and publication
Poem Contest Deadline: May 01, 2010
The Spoon River Poetry Review
2010 Editor's Prize Contest
Submission Period: May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems, up to 10 pages total
Open to: No restictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $16
Prize: $1,000 first prize and $100 for 2 runners-up plus 1 year subscription
2010 Editor's Prize Contest
Submission Period: May 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems, up to 10 pages total
Open to: No restictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $16
Prize: $1,000 first prize and $100 for 2 runners-up plus 1 year subscription
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Mar. 01, 2010
Word Works
Washington Prize
Submission Period: January 15 - March 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 48-64 pages of original poetry in English
Open to: American and Canadian poets
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
Washington Prize
Submission Period: January 15 - March 01, 2010
Eligible Entry: 48-64 pages of original poetry in English
Open to: American and Canadian poets
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
First Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Feb. 16, 2010
Cleveland State University
2010 First Book and Open Book Competition
Submission Period: Nov. 01, 2009- Feb. 16, 2010
Eligible Entry: 48-100 pages of original poetry
Open to: First book competition open to poets who have not previously published a collection of poetry of 48 pages or more with a run of 500 books, open competition open to poets who have published at least one collection of poetry
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication
2010 First Book and Open Book Competition
Submission Period: Nov. 01, 2009- Feb. 16, 2010
Eligible Entry: 48-100 pages of original poetry
Open to: First book competition open to poets who have not previously published a collection of poetry of 48 pages or more with a run of 500 books, open competition open to poets who have published at least one collection of poetry
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Published Poetry For Children Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
International Reading Association
2010 IRA Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: published poetry for children copywrited from 2007-2009
Open to: poets cannot have published more than 2 books of poetry
Entry Fee: none
Prize: $500
2010 IRA Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: published poetry for children copywrited from 2007-2009
Open to: poets cannot have published more than 2 books of poetry
Entry Fee: none
Prize: $500
Friday, October 16, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
Fence Books
2011 Motherwell Prize
Submission Period: 11/01/09 - 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry
Open to: women
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Spring 2001
2011 Motherwell Prize
Submission Period: 11/01/09 - 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry
Open to: women
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Spring 2001
Monday, October 12, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 15,2009
Nightboat Books
2009 Nightboat Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 70 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: entrants must not be affiliated with Nightboat Books or have a personal relationship with the judge
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, standard royalty contract, 25 free copies of the book
2009 Nightboat Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 70 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: entrants must not be affiliated with Nightboat Books or have a personal relationship with the judge
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, standard royalty contract, 25 free copies of the book
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 22, 2009
Poetry Society of America
Robert H. Winner Memorial Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 10 poems of up to 20 pages
Open to: mid-career poet who has not had substantial recognition
Entry Fee: free for members; $15 for non-members
Prize: $2,500
Robert H. Winner Memorial Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 10 poems of up to 20 pages
Open to: mid-career poet who has not had substantial recognition
Entry Fee: free for members; $15 for non-members
Prize: $2,500
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
Bear Star Press
Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 65 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets in the Mountain and Pacific time zones plus Hawaii and Alaska
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication
Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 65 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets in the Mountain and Pacific time zones plus Hawaii and Alaska
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication
Monday, October 5, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Jan. 14, 2010
Colorado State University
Colorado Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 1/14/10
Eligible Entry: unpublished, book-length collection of poems, 48 - 100 pages
Open to: Close friends and former students of the judge, Donald Revell, are ineligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
Colorado Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 1/14/10
Eligible Entry: unpublished, book-length collection of poems, 48 - 100 pages
Open to: Close friends and former students of the judge, Donald Revell, are ineligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
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