Smith College Poetry Prize
Competition (Somewhat Competitive)
Poetry Only
Demographic-Specific
In 2006, The Poetry Center launched its first annual Poetry Prize for High School Girls in Massachusetts (open to sophomores and juniors); since then, our contest has expanded into the other New England states and New York. Poet Naomi Shihab Nye graciously agreed to be the first judge, and each contest since has been judged by another prestigious poet. The winner receives a $500 prize from The Poetry Center in recognition of her outstanding work, and the winner and finalists are invited to share their work at a reading at Smith College.
Eligible Participants: Women residing in New England
Genre(s): Poetry
Location(s): Northampton, MA
Submissions Open: Various
Submissions Close: December 1
Submission Fee: free