Sponsoring Institution: Winning Writers

Type: Poetry contest

Eligibility: No age restriction…Everyone is welcome for this poetry competition, but participants from Russia, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, and Belarus are barred.

Application Deadline: October 1 … there is a small fee of $25 for up to 3 entries

Highlight: The Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest opens doors for poets worldwide to compete for $12,000 in total prizes while gaining recognition in the literary community. This prestigious international poetry competition, sponsored by Winning Writers and co-sponsored by Duotrope, welcomes poets of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their creative talent. As a participant, you’ll compete for the Tom Howard Prize ($3,500) for poems in any style or genre, or the Margaret Reid Prize ($3,500) for poems that rhyme or follow traditional structures. Ten additional poets will receive Honorable Mention awards of $500 each. The top winners in this poetry competition also receive two-year Duotrope gift certificates valued at $100, connecting them to a literary database for future submissions. With a submission deadline of October 1st and the ability to enter up to three poems (maximum 250 lines each) per $25 submission fee, this poetry competition offers multiple chances to make your mark in the literary world. Before you submit, make sure to go through the checklist to ensure you have all the materials needed. Good luck and submit your poetry today!