Top Awards for Poetry and Essay Books Worldwide

Honors the best poetry collections published in the U.S.

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Celebrates emerging poets and first-time authors with a $10,000 prize.

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The world's largest monetary prize for a single collection of poetry, offering $100,000.

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One of the most prestigious poetry awards in the U.S., recognizing outstanding collections.

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Given to outstanding first-time poetry books.

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One of the world's most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem.

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Recognizes debut poetry collections.

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One of the world's most generous poetry awards, worth C$130,000, recognizing a single book of poetry written in or translated into English.

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Influential awards for new poetry in the UK and Ireland, honoring fresh voices.

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One of the UK's top poetry awards, recognizing excellence in modern poetry.

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