The National Poetry Competition
The 2019 National Poetry Competition is now closed for submissions. All entrants will be notified of the outcome in spring 2020. Thank you for entering!
Ten Prizes
First Prize: £5000
Second Prize: £2000
Third Prize: £1000
Seven commendations: £200
Deadline: 31 October 2019
Judges
Mona Arshi • Helen Mort
• Maurice Riordan
2019 competition artwork by Cat O’Neil