New England Poetry Club

New England Poetry Club has always recognized the outstanding work of poets with its annual awards and contests. Winners of individual poem contest receive $250, publication on NEPC website, and the opportunity to read at the NEPC Prize-Winners’ Reading.

Our contests are open to all writers in English, with the exception of the Amy Lowell Prize which will be given to a poet with strong ties to New England.

New England Poetry Club Poem Contests

Only poets with strong ties to New England are eligible for the Amy Lowell Prize, other contests are open entry

For a long poem or poem sequence of 3 to 10 pages, single-spaced.

Samuel Washington Allen Prize

For a compelling, lyrical, or experimental poem no more than 21 lines.

E. E. Cummings Prize

For an outstanding poem of any length or style by a poet with strong ties to New England.

Amy Lowell Prize

For a translation from any language; the original poem should be authored by someone other than the translator. In addition to the translation, please include the poem in the original language with name of the author.

New England Poetry Club Poem Contests

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