Carlow University

Sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the work of women writers and the memory of the late Patricia Dobler, esteemed English professor at Carlow, distinguished poet, and former Madwomen director.

The award is open to women writers over the age of 40 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, currently living in the U.S and who have not published a full-length book of poetry (chapbooks and self-published poetry books of any length excluded)

Patricia Dobler Poetry Award

Poems must be unpublished. Up to 75 lines or fewer per poem; up to two poems, of any style, per submission.

Patricia Dobler Poetry Award

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