Contest Information

To submit your poetry, please see below:

Submission Link

Prizes:

• First prize: $200.

• Second prize: $150.

• Third prize: $100.

• Seven Honorable Mention Prizes: $75 each

Submission Guidelines:

• Maximum length: 20 lines plus a title

• Limit of three poems per person

• Poems must be uploaded in a document file

Disclaimer:

By submitting your poetry, you are agreeing to have it put on display and used during National Poetry Month 2025. All winning poems will be placed on display. In addition, the first prize winner may be asked to do a media interview and to create a recording of their poem.

Upcoming 2025 Events:

POETRY READING AND WORKSHOP WITH ABBEY MURRAY

April 15th, 2025

11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus

11 AM - Poetry Reading

Noon - Break

12:15 PM - Writing Workshop

Beginner friendly!

Past 2025 Events:

CAMPUS VIEW STUDENT HOUSING EVENT:

POETRY WORKSHOP WITH ROBERTO ASCALON

(CAMPUS VIEW RESIDENTS + AUTHORIZED GUESTS ONLY)

January 24th, 2025

5:45PM-7:30PM

5th floor of Campus View

POETRY READING AND WORKSHOP WITH LENA KHALAF TUFFAHA

February 20th, 2025

11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Building 2

Event Schedule:

11 A.M. : Reading

11:50 A.M.: Book signing

Noon: Workshop

Beginner Friendly!

Light Refreshments will be provided.