Genre: Poetry

A prize of $1,000 and publication in Southern Poetry Review is given annually for a single poem. Submit three to five poems totaling no more than 10 pages with a $20 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Southern Poetry Review, by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

A prize of $1,000, publication by Anhinga Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives $500 to cover travel costs for the promotion of their book. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a $28 entry fee by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

A prize of $1,500 and publication in Tusculum Review is given annually for a collection of poems, a short story, or an essay in alternating years. The winner’s work is also published as a limited-​edition stand-alone chapbook with original art. This year’s prize will be awarded in poetry. Nate Marshall will judge. Submit a manuscript of 20 to 30 pages with a $20 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Tusculum Review, by June 15. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

A prize of $130,000 Canadian (approximately $94,891) is given annually for a poetry collection written in or translated into English by a living poet or translator from anywhere in the world and published during the previous year. Finalists receive $10,000 Canadian (approximately $7,299) each for their participation in the shortlisted authors event to be held in Toronto in June. Should the prize-winning book be a translation, 60 percent of the prize is awarded to the translator and 40 percent to the poet. For the 2027 prize, publishers may submit four copies of a book of at least 48 pages in length published between January 1 and June 30 by June 19. The deadline to submit books published during the second half of the year is December 18. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.