Established in 1978, the Poetry Society’s National Poetry Competition is one of the world’s biggest and most
prestigious poetry contests. The judges this year are Vicki Feaver, W.N.
Herbert and Nick Laird. Winners include both established and emerging poets,
and for many the prize has proved an important career milestone. Win, and add
your name to a roll-call that includes the current UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann
Duffy, Tony Harrison, Ruth Padel, Philip Gross and Jo Shapcott – and have your
work published in the Poetry Society’s leading international journal, Poetry Review.
The prizes are: £5,000 for the overall winner, £2,000 for
the second, £1,000 for the third, with seven commendations of £100. The
deadline is 31 October.
Enter online or download an entry form at
For further information, email the Poetry Society: award@poetrysociety.org.uk
