The Washington Prize



Address:

PO Box 42164
Washington , DC US

The Washington Prize, awarded annually to a living American or Canadian poet, is $1,500 and book publication for a manuscript of original poetry in English. Poets at any stage in their career may submit a manuscript of 48 to 80 pages between January 15 and March 15. $25 entry fee. The winner is selected in summer and publication is planned for early the following year.


Submission Info

Prize Info

  • First Prize: $1,500 and publication

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