The Poetry Society is excited to announce that the 2024 National Poetry Competition is now open for entries. Renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem, the competition welcomes submissions from poets at all stages of their careers.
Entries will be judged anonymously, ensuring that each poem is evaluated solely on its merit, with the identities of the poets revealed only after the final decision has been made. This anonymised process has consistently led to the discovery of a diverse range of poetic voices, from debut writers to established figures in the literary world.
The judging panel for this year’s competition has been unveiled, comprising three distinguished figures in the literary community: Romalyn Ante, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature; John McAuliffe, Associate Publisher at Carcanet Press; and Stephen Sexton, winner of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature.
The National Poetry Competition offers substantial prizes to its winners, including a first prize of £5,000, a second prize of £2,000, and a third prize of £1,000. Additionally, commendations of £500 will be awarded to a select group of finalists. Winners will also see their work published in The Poetry Society’s prestigious journal, The Poetry Review.
Poets are invited to submit their work now through the competition’s website, with the opportunity to showcase their talent to an international audience.
For more details and to submit your entry, please visit The Poetry Society website.
About The Poetry Society
Founded in 1909, The Poetry Society is one of the leading UK organisations dedicated to poetry. Its mission is to inspire, support, and champion poets while fostering a deeper appreciation of poetry in the wider public.
